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ABS sensor bolt size?
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06 May 2020 10:47 #221938
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Hi all,
I had my first try at kingpin bearings this week, and managed to shear the ABS sensor bolt as seems quite common! I have drilled and tapped it out, and I think I managed to clean up the original threads without too much damage, but am wondering what the size is of the standard bolt? I am surprised that I can't find it on the forum somewhere, but I want to be sure I pick the right length etc for a replacement.
The other side has had several extra applications of WD40, to try and avoid having to do it all again in a few days time!!!
Thanks in advance
Nick
I had my first try at kingpin bearings this week, and managed to shear the ABS sensor bolt as seems quite common! I have drilled and tapped it out, and I think I managed to clean up the original threads without too much damage, but am wondering what the size is of the standard bolt? I am surprised that I can't find it on the forum somewhere, but I want to be sure I pick the right length etc for a replacement.
The other side has had several extra applications of WD40, to try and avoid having to do it all again in a few days time!!!
Thanks in advance
Nick
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06 May 2020 11:40 #221939
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I'm pretty sure I used M6x15
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06 May 2020 11:50 #221942
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Thanks Jack,
M6 means I am on the original threads which is good news
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M6 means I am on the original threads which is good news

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06 May 2020 13:56 #221946
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Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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100% sure it's M6 as above. I had to helicoil the backing plates on our Jimny back to M6 as both bolts snapped when I attempted to remove. Now replaced with stainless steel including the helicoil inserts.
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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06 May 2020 14:53 #221952
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One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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I happen to have a selection of m6 roof bolts with the double flat drive slot, a 16mm one is doing duty on my near side and is perfect.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
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06 May 2020 17:02 #221961
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Thanks for the confirmation, guys!
I haven't found any suitable bolts in my various jam jars yet, so I have put it all back together without it for now - well, I watched while my daughter put it back together! I quite like the supervisor role!! Then we can get on with the other side and try not to break it as well! I will have spares by then hopefully anyway
I did notice that, when the sensor is in, if it is not perfectly aligned with the mounting bolt hole, the tip hits the sensor ring - there does not seem to be any possibility for adjustment. I know it has to be close (at least in theory - I haven't fiddled with ABS sensors before), and I hope that the new bolt will hold it in the perfect position, but has anyone else noticed if this is "normal"? The sensor has a plastic collar on it that has some slight damage from removal, but it looks like it is sitting very snugly and centrally in it's hole, so it is only rotation from the mounting hole alignment I am intrigued by. The car goes ( a few metres), stops and engages 4WD normally, so everything else checks out.
Nick
I haven't found any suitable bolts in my various jam jars yet, so I have put it all back together without it for now - well, I watched while my daughter put it back together! I quite like the supervisor role!! Then we can get on with the other side and try not to break it as well! I will have spares by then hopefully anyway

I did notice that, when the sensor is in, if it is not perfectly aligned with the mounting bolt hole, the tip hits the sensor ring - there does not seem to be any possibility for adjustment. I know it has to be close (at least in theory - I haven't fiddled with ABS sensors before), and I hope that the new bolt will hold it in the perfect position, but has anyone else noticed if this is "normal"? The sensor has a plastic collar on it that has some slight damage from removal, but it looks like it is sitting very snugly and centrally in it's hole, so it is only rotation from the mounting hole alignment I am intrigued by. The car goes ( a few metres), stops and engages 4WD normally, so everything else checks out.
Nick
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