ML320 Crank Position Sensor - what tool 2 remove?
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ML320 Crank Position Sensor - what tool 2 remove?
I am positive my ML 320 (1999) has a failing crank position sensor (CPS).
I have located the sensor and it seems to have a star head screw holding it down. Anyone know what size star socket I need to remove it with? I assume a 1/4" drive works best.
Also, as it is a very tight fit with limited available room what accessories should I also get/use with the socket I obtain (how many/long extensions, universal joint, etc).
I'd like to try the replacement myself but if it is too difficult then I'll take it to a dealer.
Thanks,
Walter
I have located the sensor and it seems to have a star head screw holding it down. Anyone know what size star socket I need to remove it with? I assume a 1/4" drive works best.
Also, as it is a very tight fit with limited available room what accessories should I also get/use with the socket I obtain (how many/long extensions, universal joint, etc).
I'd like to try the replacement myself but if it is too difficult then I'll take it to a dealer.
Thanks,
Walter
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I just replaced this in our C320 yesterday...Use a regular 6mm socket with 2 6 inch extensions. I bought a U-joint but I never used it, it was to difficult. And yes...1/4 drive is what you need. Torx(star) sockets are not absolutely neccesary either.
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I am positive my ML 320 (1999) has a failing crank position sensor (CPS).
I have located the sensor and it seems to have a star head screw holding it down. Anyone know what size star socket I need to remove it with? I assume a 1/4" drive works best.
Also, as it is a very tight fit with limited available room what accessories should I also get/use with the socket I obtain (how many/long extensions, universal joint, etc).
I'd like to try the replacement myself but if it is too difficult then I'll take it to a dealer.
Thanks,
Walter
I have located the sensor and it seems to have a star head screw holding it down. Anyone know what size star socket I need to remove it with? I assume a 1/4" drive works best.
Also, as it is a very tight fit with limited available room what accessories should I also get/use with the socket I obtain (how many/long extensions, universal joint, etc).
I'd like to try the replacement myself but if it is too difficult then I'll take it to a dealer.
Thanks,
Walter
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Picture of the location of cps on 99 ml320
I am positive my ML 320 (1999) has a failing crank position sensor (CPS).
I have located the sensor and it seems to have a star head screw holding it down. Anyone know what size star socket I need to remove it with? I assume a 1/4" drive works best.
Also, as it is a very tight fit with limited available room what accessories should I also get/use with the socket I obtain (how many/long extensions, universal joint, etc).
I'd like to try the replacement myself but if it is too difficult then I'll take it to a dealer.
Thanks,
Walter
I have located the sensor and it seems to have a star head screw holding it down. Anyone know what size star socket I need to remove it with? I assume a 1/4" drive works best.
Also, as it is a very tight fit with limited available room what accessories should I also get/use with the socket I obtain (how many/long extensions, universal joint, etc).
I'd like to try the replacement myself but if it is too difficult then I'll take it to a dealer.
Thanks,
Walter
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It lifts off in a heartbeat, doesn't it?
On my W210 it was invisible in any event, but if you removed most of the air filter/intake system you could at least see it from the passenger side (but you couldn't reach it).
Just think about it--if it's reading crankshaft revolutions, it's reading them from the flywheel. That's just ahead of where trans connects to engine. If you were sitting in interior of car, think 10 o'clock.
On my W210 it was invisible in any event, but if you removed most of the air filter/intake system you could at least see it from the passenger side (but you couldn't reach it).
Just think about it--if it's reading crankshaft revolutions, it's reading them from the flywheel. That's just ahead of where trans connects to engine. If you were sitting in interior of car, think 10 o'clock.
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