Help with ABS sensor

[Leandro]

Hi all
Today I was trying to reboot the ps front axle and ran into a problem with the abs sensor, I couldn't remove it.
Took the bolt off but the assembly was not coming off. Tried prying with a screwdriver and got it to separate a bit, but still not coming off, so didn't want force it.
Is there a special technique? Or just jerk it off?

Thanks

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Just one bolt. Be careful prying.

 

[badlander]

Probably rusted in place. Fix is to remove hub and tap it out from the inside, hopefully without damaging it. Use a wooden dowel and hammer to tap it with.

 

[BEG]

The sensor is usually fused to the housing. Soak it with PB Blaster for a week and try to gently tap the bolt mount to get it to rotate. One it's free, you can gently wiggle it out.

 

[AimCOtaco]

Leave it alone if it's a good sensor, removal can be destructive when they get stuck.

You don't need it out for the re-boot anyway, are you needing to replace a bad sensor?

 

[Leandro]

The sensor is good, just tried to remove it to no put stress in the wiring when taking the ball joints to remove the cv axle

 

[AimCOtaco]

I just disconnect it under the hood and then leave it in the knuckle.