Crankshaft Timing Sensor, Is there a trick?

[Waterloo]

I got her out! Once I removed the radiator support bar that was kind of in the way, I was able to get a regular pair of pliers in there, got ahold of the socket and just gave her a twist, popped right out. Oh, and I believe that nut buster I sprayed on really helped. I sprayed it down the night before and let her soak. I used PB Blaster.

Also, when installing, I had to give her a twist or two and then it kind of clicked and dropped into the hole with some pressure. The first time I installed, it was not set all the way, you could feel that with your finger. I removed and gently twisted it around and it felt like it fell into a slot and then set itself in the hole. I then installed the 10 mm bolt. Oh, prior to installing the sensor, which has that rubber o-ring, I used some gear oil to wet the o-ring vs installing dry.

Just be aware in regards to properly seating this sensor. I don't know if it is just my particular motor or not. But if she is not seated properly, you will have an oily mess when you start the motor. And no, I did not start the motor, LOL!