I'm just wondering what tool would make replacing the knock sensor the easiest. It seems like one of those wrenches with the head that can move to different angles would probably be good. I'm not a huge tool guy and I don't know the name of it unfortunately. Any thoughts anyone?

Thanks

 

Patiance, small hands, tolerance for sharp inanimate things cutting you into little shreds while you remove the KS...

I did it with a wrench and a socket... I didn't have no fancy swivel to use... You could use a long enough extension an da swivel to remove it... I didn't have one so I just stuck my hand in that knife pit and worked my way at it.. Takes some patience...

 

Know the size of the bolt?

 

craftsman size 12 HEXAGONAL flex socket, extension about 10", ratchet, pb blaster or other liquid wrench, SMALL HAND (if you don't have one - get one), flashlight, beer.

 

a lot of people complain about replacing their KS but I really didn't have a problem and I have big hands. All I did was spray some liquid wrench on it, wait a couple mins, use a regular 12mm box wrench with a screwdriver or something similar to get some leverage. I also removed my EGR solenoid before starting to gain better access. All of this took me about 30 mins.