Hey guys. The title of the thread is pretty self-explanatory. I'm trying to remove the outlet NOX sensor on my 2012 Volvo. The sucker won't budge. I even cracked a 7/8" wrench! Will a sensor socket help? PB Blaster? Torch? As always, thanks for the feedback.
Removing a stuck NOX outlet sensor
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You could have the truck at operating temperature and then try a sensor socket with a long breaker bar or ratchet.
When cold spray blaster on there several times over several hours and let sit overnight.
Heat the area with a torch.
FYI on this tool. I don't see the components sold individually.
Milton Industries LT996D Milton Shockit Socket Sensor Removal Kits | Summit Racing
Sometimes the bung (what the sensor screws into) needs to be replaced.Rideandrepair, D.Tibbitt, gekko1323 and 1 other person Thank this. -
I'll sometimes cut the sensor lead off and use a regular 6pt socket. Then heat it up a bit.
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You’re going to need some heat. If you can get it in a regen it would help. If not you can use a map gas torch.
Sometimes you can tighten it to break it free.Rideandrepair and gekko1323 Thank this. -
Do I heat pipe? I don't want to damage the sensor.Rideandrepair Thanks this.
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Heat around the sensor,not the sensor itself.Goodysnap, Rideandrepair and gekko1323 Thank this.
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P b blaster and acetone
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I use kroil for nuts and bolts that don’t want to move.
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Nuts Off works really well for hard stuck nuts. I used to use that stuff out in the oilfield and it worked like no other.
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