Q: Is there another way to remove crank sensor
Hi, I have a 05 clk 500 that needs the crank sensor replaced. When I went to replace the sensor I notice that the bolt is warped. So the E8 socket won't grip it. Thanks!
My car has 83000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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