PICS:How do you remove the ABS pin?

Nightmare69 · February 5th, 2011, 06:18 PM

Im trying to take my rear axle out and cant get the ABS pin thingy out. I got the bolt out on the other side and tried to pry the housing loose but no luck. The passenger side someone rounded the fuckin bolt so Im going to have to cut and drill it out.

Is this a ABS pin? How do I remove it?

Here is the stripped bolt...

Nightmare69 · February 5th, 2011, 06:28 PM

Im taking the 3rd member out to have my 3.73s installed.

dark star · February 5th, 2011, 06:32 PM

Once you pull that bolt loose you should be able to tap out the sensor towards the middle of the car. Try gently hitting it with a hammer and punch or hitting the axle itself against the sensor

GreenMustang00 · February 5th, 2011, 06:52 PM

Stupid ABS sensors.. I bent one and my ABS don't work now.. But who needs that shit

Use a socket around the pin the tap it out.. <<< I did not do this

Nightmare69 · February 5th, 2011, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by dark star

Once you pull that bolt loose you should be able to tap out the sensor towards the middle of the car. Try gently hitting it with a hammer and punch or hitting the axle itself against the sensor

Ill give this a try tomorrow

99GT35thLE · February 5th, 2011, 07:56 PM

When working on brakes/axles always buy a couple cans of brake cleaner and and a can of PB Blaster. Spray the bolts down with brake cleaner, then spray with PB Blaster and let it sit for about 30 minutes.

86er · February 5th, 2011, 08:07 PM

you prob used a regular 6 or 7mm on it? Most do it, but it takes an inverted torx to remove it properly. I just wiggle the sensor up and down and they always come out, at worst a rubber handle or something NOT metal to tap on it with to motivate it to come out

Nightmare69 · February 5th, 2011, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by 99GT35thLE

When working on brakes/axles always buy a couple cans of brake cleaner and and a can of PB Blaster. Spray the bolts down with brake cleaner, then spray with PB Blaster and let it sit for about 30 minutes.

I sprayed all the bolts with PB blaster this morning

Originally Posted by 86er

you prob used a regular 6 or 7mm on it? Most do it, but it takes an inverted torx to remove it properly. I just wiggle the sensor up and down and they always come out, at worst a rubber handle or something NOT metal to tap on it with to motivate it to come out

I got the other side out no problem. I just tap the metal pin and it came right out. The bolt on the passenger side is so rounded off now a 6mm is to big and a 5.5mm cant get enough bite. I tried pliers,pipe wrench,locking pliers,460 channel locks. I dont really know what to do now other than cut off the head and drill and use my easy out set.

Nightmare69 · February 5th, 2011, 10:01 PM

I'm goin to try to hammer on a 5mm and see if that will hold on enough to break it loose. If that don't work and it probably wont,dremel tool.

casper gt · February 5th, 2011, 10:07 PM

just get the proper inverted torx socket, by the looks of the picture of the torn up one, the correct socket still may work.

SK Hand Tool SKT19761 13 PC Female E-Torx Socket Set

GreenMustang00 · February 5th, 2011, 10:34 PM

Oh the one I bent was the one I beat the piss out of to get out... The one I used the normal deep wall socket for came out with no problem....

I do agree with 86er and Casper with the torx thought though

tp88 · February 5th, 2011, 10:40 PM

i thought u didnt even have to remove the sensor to even remove your axles. i didnt when i did my gears..

GreenMustang00 · February 5th, 2011, 10:42 PM

Originally Posted by tp88

i thought u didnt even have to remove the sensor to even remove your axles. i didnt when i did my gears..

Thats weird.... You should have to, to push the axle in towards the differential

carnut59 · February 5th, 2011, 11:20 PM

the socket should be an E8.

dark star · February 6th, 2011, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by tp88

i thought u didnt even have to remove the sensor to even remove your axles. i didnt when i did my gears..

I had to take them off to get to the c clips on the axles.

OP just grind or cut off the head on the bolt carefully pull off the sensor then the you should be able to grab whats left of the bolt with the vice grips and unscrew it. Or like you said drill it and use an easy out.

Nightmare69 · February 6th, 2011, 03:55 PM

I had to cut the bolt and got the 3rd member out. Long story short I tried to drill the stud out and broke off one of my carbide easy out extractor in it. Im goin to have to see if the shop thats installing my gears can get it out. I dont have anything that can drill through it.

dark star · February 6th, 2011, 03:59 PM

^ thats why I try not to use easy outs. Lol and if you do definitely buy a good set not a cheap set

Nightmare69 · February 6th, 2011, 04:03 PM

I tried to drill out the extractor but I was doing more harm then good. Hopefully the shop can drill it out then Ill have to run a nut and bolt to hold the ABS sensor in place.

Heres the pics....

Nightmare69 · February 6th, 2011, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by dark star

^ thats why I try not to use easy outs. Lol and if you do definitely buy a good set not a cheap set

These were Craftsman easy outs.

dark star · February 6th, 2011, 04:35 PM

^ thats the problem. I have had trouble with craftsman ones. Buy a good snapon/mac/matco etc set they are much better.

February 5th, 2011, 06:18 PM	#1
Nightmare69 All Homo All The Time 2003 Mustang GT Whatever you run plus 5 seconds Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,995 iTrader: 1 reviews	PICS:How do you remove the ABS pin? Im trying to take my rear axle out and cant get the ABS pin thingy out. I got the bolt out on the other side and tried to pry the housing loose but no luck. The passenger side someone rounded the fuckin bolt so Im going to have to cut and drill it out. Is this a ABS pin? How do I remove it? Here is the stripped bolt... __________________ BLACK STANG CREW MEMBER #30

February 5th, 2011, 06:28 PM	#2
Nightmare69 All Homo All The Time 2003 Mustang GT Whatever you run plus 5 seconds Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,995 iTrader: 1 reviews	Im taking the 3rd member out to have my 3.73s installed. __________________ BLACK STANG CREW MEMBER #30

February 5th, 2011, 06:52 PM	#4
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	Stupid ABS sensors.. I bent one and my ABS don't work now.. But who needs that shit Use a socket around the pin the tap it out.. <<< I did not do this __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

February 5th, 2011, 07:56 PM	#6
99GT35thLE Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 GT 35th LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 1,428 iTrader: 0 reviews	When working on brakes/axles always buy a couple cans of brake cleaner and and a can of PB Blaster. Spray the bolts down with brake cleaner, then spray with PB Blaster and let it sit for about 30 minutes. __________________ Drive it like you stole it

February 5th, 2011, 08:07 PM	#7
86er I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,630 iTrader: 0 reviews	you prob used a regular 6 or 7mm on it? Most do it, but it takes an inverted torx to remove it properly. I just wiggle the sensor up and down and they always come out, at worst a rubber handle or something NOT metal to tap on it with to motivate it to come out __________________ Just a truck 5.4 3v: 264hp 317ft lbs rock stock The "search" button, its not just for porn piecing together the next project faster than your first sexual experience

February 5th, 2011, 06:32 PM	#3
dark star Regular 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alb, NM Posts: 216 iTrader: 0 reviews	Once you pull that bolt loose you should be able to tap out the sensor towards the middle of the car. Try gently hitting it with a hammer and punch or hitting the axle itself against the sensor

February 5th, 2011, 10:01 PM	#9
Nightmare69 All Homo All The Time 2003 Mustang GT Whatever you run plus 5 seconds Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,995 iTrader: 1 reviews	I'm goin to try to hammer on a 5mm and see if that will hold on enough to break it loose. If that don't work and it probably wont,dremel tool. __________________ BLACK STANG CREW MEMBER #30

February 5th, 2011, 10:07 PM	#10
casper gt Moderator 2012 300a gt auto 12.10@116 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: creighton pa Posts: 7,697 iTrader: 4 reviews	just get the proper inverted torx socket, by the looks of the picture of the torn up one, the correct socket still may work. SK Hand Tool SKT19761 13 PC Female E-Torx Socket Set __________________ MM BRACKET RACING CREW CO-FOUNDER BAMA Performance Drag Team Founder 2012 300a GT auto

February 5th, 2011, 10:34 PM	#11
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	Oh the one I bent was the one I beat the piss out of to get out... The one I used the normal deep wall socket for came out with no problem.... I do agree with 86er and Casper with the torx thought though __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

February 5th, 2011, 10:40 PM	#12
tp88 Regular 2004 mustang gt Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Houston/pearland tx Posts: 305 iTrader: 0 reviews	i thought u didnt even have to remove the sensor to even remove your axles. i didnt when i did my gears.. __________________ Vortech Intercooled hitech stage 2 cams 373 gear 75mm tb and c&l plenum bbk l/t 410rwhp 390ft lb @7psi image host

February 5th, 2011, 11:20 PM	#14
carnut59 Enthusiast 2001 gt Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: dallas, tx Posts: 773 iTrader: 0 reviews	the socket should be an E8.

February 6th, 2011, 03:55 PM	#16
Nightmare69 All Homo All The Time 2003 Mustang GT Whatever you run plus 5 seconds Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,995 iTrader: 1 reviews	I had to cut the bolt and got the 3rd member out. Long story short I tried to drill the stud out and broke off one of my carbide easy out extractor in it. Im goin to have to see if the shop thats installing my gears can get it out. I dont have anything that can drill through it. __________________ BLACK STANG CREW MEMBER #30

February 6th, 2011, 03:59 PM	#17
dark star Regular 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alb, NM Posts: 216 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ thats why I try not to use easy outs. Lol and if you do definitely buy a good set not a cheap set

February 6th, 2011, 04:03 PM	#18
Nightmare69 All Homo All The Time 2003 Mustang GT Whatever you run plus 5 seconds Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,995 iTrader: 1 reviews	I tried to drill out the extractor but I was doing more harm then good. Hopefully the shop can drill it out then Ill have to run a nut and bolt to hold the ABS sensor in place. Heres the pics.... __________________ BLACK STANG CREW MEMBER #30

February 6th, 2011, 04:35 PM	#20
dark star Regular 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alb, NM Posts: 216 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ thats the problem. I have had trouble with craftsman ones. Buy a good snapon/mac/matco etc set they are much better.

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