Replacing Abs Sensor On 96 Gt

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Hi guy, i have a 96 gt and im looking to replace my rear abs sensors. I know how to do it but im short a tool.. the torque wrench.. my question is would i be able to get away without using the torque wrench to tighten the sensor to the axle? Or is it a must that i use the torque wrench? Also if its a must that i use it what sze torque wrench do i need? Please any help would be great! Thanks guys

 

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Ive never torques those things, you should be ok just tightening it up

 

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Okay cool thank you i appreciate it

 

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madspeed said:

Ive never torques those things, you should be ok just tightening it up

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I concur also to his answer.

 

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Thanks guys i appreciate the help.. i got the left side done yesterday and went to do the right and found a striped bolt..the previous owner must have striped it hence why he didnt change it.. any suggestions on how to get this bolt out now?

 

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Is the head of the bolt or screw stripped or is it broke off? If it is the head stripped, try using a pair of vise grips to lock onto it to twist it out. If that does not work, then you can get on the cheap a set of easy outs at your local auto store.

 

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Its just the head thats strip.. i dont know if i wanna risk breaking it with the vise grips.. so ill check out the local auto zone.. thanks man ill let you know how it goes

 

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The screw should not be that awefully tight. So a pair of vise grips should be ok.

 

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Well i gave the vise grips a whirl n its a no go.. this blot is beyond tight.. i then went to the advanced auto parts and check for easy out and other stripped screw removeal tools.. nuthin in my size.. so i order some online should have them by thursday.. so we will see where it goes..

 

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try spraying some break free on it and let it soak for an hr and try it again.

 

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What i do is take a grinder or cutoff tool to reshape the head, then get some vise grips on that thing

 

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Once you can get it out you can go to the hardware store and match up the threads and length and get a standard bolt with a small lock washer and you should be ok.

 

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Awesome that was my next question thanks u guys were alot of help ill let you know how it turns out