Speed Sensor Advice Needed

The speed sensor on my 1990 240 wagon
needs to be replaced. (The computer gives the
2-1-4 code and there are other symptoms.)
The problem is that it is rusted in.
The mechanics tell me that if the they can't get it
out or if it breaks off, they'll have to pull
the transmission which will cost about $300.
I would appreciate any suggestions as to how to
maximize the chances of getting it out.

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Have you contemplated using a torch to heat it up, naturally that would
damage the sensor but isn't it bad anyway?
Dan

 

The first thing I would do is to soak the area around the sensor with a good
quality lubricant to try to help loosen the sensor if this fails you will
have to bite the bullet & have the transmission removed to replace the
bracket if you are lucky & remove the sensor without breaking the bracket
upon reinstallation place a small dab of anti seize around the plastic body
of the sensor

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