Originally Posted by
kenwk1
Just replaced the CPS in my wife’s car. A piece of advice regarding the bolt – get a smallish extending magnet (mine is about 18”) and get the magnet head down next to the bolt area, so when you remove the bolt if (or when) it falls off the socket the magnet is there to catch it.
Also, when reinstalling the bolt use some blue painters tape to secure the bolt to the socket. Put most of the tape on the socket, with just enough overlapping the bolt to secure it. Reinstall, then just pull the socket and the painter’s tape will stick to the socket. A long socket extension is very helpful, as is a universal joint for the socket.
Or duct tape.. or masking tape.. and as I have noted earlier in the thread.. break the bolt loose.. add tape to the socket then remove the bolt.. no magnet needed..
