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how to get front 02 sensors off ????

Old Jan 22, 2014 | 04:30 PM
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my 2 front 02 sensors are bad and my check engine light is on I forget the codes but it was the 2 front sensors and my trucks running like crap with them being bad.today I tryed to get the 2 front sensors off but theres no room to get your hand in there to get them off.how the heck do I get them out? One guy told me I have to take the control arm off and a shop told me the exhaust system is in the way.anyone?thanks
 

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Old Jan 22, 2014 | 11:59 PM
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my 2 front 02 sensors are bad and my check engine light is on I forget the codes but it was the 2 front sensors and my trucks running like crap with them being bad.today I tryed to get the 2 front sensors off but theres no room to get your hand in there to get them off.how the heck do I get them out? One guy told me I have to take the control arm off and a shop told me the exhaust system is in the way.anyone?thanks
The make a O2 wrench but I just put a 3/4 wrench (I think its a 3/4) on mine and took them out
 
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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 05:34 AM
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thanks weedahoe where can i buy the 02 wrench at advance or autozone has them?
 
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Yes most auto parts stores carry them
 
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Old Jan 24, 2014 | 01:19 PM
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Did this last week. Used a 3/4 o2 sensor socket. Paired with a flex head Ratchet and small bar for leverage worked great.
 
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