Front Left speed sensor

[AndyUk81]

Hi All,

Trying to change out the front left speed sensor as it was showing no response on test (following a series of fault codes). It was difficult to remove, penetrative spray liberally added and persistently tried to budge it. Resulting in what you see in the photo added.

Just as I thought it had finally got it to shift, it sheered in two and now I've got half stuck in place.

Any advice out there to remove it?

Proper SOS moment as the car is needed.

Thanks in advance.

Andy 

[Magnet]

Hello Andy,

Welcome to the forum, all the more important at a time of trouble.

I think the first thing is a bit of reassurance that most of us have been there at some time - it’s called experience and character building! 

Anyway, where from here? You will no doubt have the new sensor which should (hopefully) confirm that what is left there is a straightforward straight cylindrical shape which simply fits in the hole in the hub carrier. If so, two ways out:- simply tap the remaining bit further in with a close fitting drift until it falls out the other side - potential problem is that it extends too close to the driveshaft that you have insufficient clearance for it to be tapped out that way -so perhaps option 2 is a better bet:- measure the dia. of the shaft of the new sensor and choose a good drill bit which is approx. 2mm underside and carefully drill out the remains, taking care to only drill enough depth to come near to the bottom of the remains. It just a matter of then carefully tapping out/cleaning any remaining debris. 

Seems like you should be lucky enough to be able to get a drill in line with the remains. 

Good luck and kind regards,

Gareth.