Replacing front beaarings - likely to need ABS sensors?

[bearne1]

Car going in to a friends garage on Saturday to have majority of front suspension components replaced but seem to have overlooked a likely problem with the front ABS sensors.

Are these likely to be damaged if the hubs are removed for new bearings to be pressed in?

Thanks in advance!

 

[wag1]

Arent they just screwed in with 2 screws. So should be detached before going to town on the bearing

 

[bearne1]

Arent they just screwed in with 2 screws. So should be detached before going to town on the bearing

I did think that but reading some posts on here says they are near on impossible to remove without damaging them!

 

[wag1]

Smother it with wd40 for a few days. or release spray, could help you out

 

[Ian_s]

They won't come out - ever. I managed to move mine enough so the bearing could be replaced with no problem. Just moving one took a few hours and much swearing. I'm not even sure if its a problem fitting a bearing with them in place anyway.

 

[mantis946]

As above, They are almost impossible to get out in one piece.

Should be able to disconnect the cable however and leave it attached to the hub.

 

[bearne1]

Thanks both - just spoke to friend at garage who was adamant this will not be a problem!

 

[gti6steve]

They are a nightmare to get out