Tool Review: Lock Technology Shockit Socket O2 Sensor Removal Kit
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Q: How did the tool/equipment function as far as saving you time?
A: The tool made applying force to loosen the oxygen sensor much easier to accomplish without spending too much time or effort or rounding off the nut.
Q: How has using this tool impacted your shop’s profitability?
A: The tool saved the cost of using an oxy/acetylene torch, the extra cost of time/labor to pay the technician, and finally the tool kit comes with a thread repair accessory that can repair the threads instead of replacing the part when thread damage occurs.
Q: What types of jobs/repairs did you use this tool for?
A: We use this tool for any time an oxygen sensor looks like it may be seized into place. Also, there are some vehicles that have extremely limited access to use a wrench on the oxygen sensor and the long punch helps reach.
Q: What kind of setup was involved before using the product?
A: The setup for this tool is very minimal. The tech just needs to insert the punch into the air hammer, install the socket onto the oxygen sensor, place the punch tip into divots on the socket, and pull the air hammer trigger.
Q: How easy was it to use?
A: The tool is very simple to use.
Q: How was its packaging? Did it come with any accessories?
A: The main tool kit is compact, so the tool fits nicely into my toolbox drawer. The additional accessories that can be purchased separately from the tool kit are a significantly longer punch and a shorter punch. The longer punch is definitely a must-have along with the tool kit. The longer punch helps in quite a few cases.
Q: Was there a manual included?
A: A manual was included with the tool kit. The manual is limited with wording on step-by-step instructions, but this tool is quite simple to use without instructions. There are a couple pictures of the socket installed and the punch in place as a demonstration to refer to.
Q: What features did you like?
A: The best feature is probably the reason the tool was made. Many oxygen sensors in our region (Wisconsin) are very rusted and can sometimes be near impossible to remove, but with this tool, the sensors break free more often and easier than when using a simple wrench. Also, the punches are made to lock into the air hammer so the punch doesn’t twist while in use.
Q: Is there any way you could think to improve or add to this tool?
A: At this time, I cannot think of any improvements to an already great idea of a tool. I would recommend every shop have it on hand for when the time comes that it is needed.
*Note: This product was given to the reviewer free of charge from the manufacturer.
The Lock Technology Shockit Socket O2 Sensor Removal Kit, No. LT994, is designed to easily remove O2 sensors when ratchets, wrenches, and sockets don't fit. Use air hammer power to access, loosen, and remove frozen and obstructed O2 sensors. The kit features a low-profile design for limited access and a long profile design for deep recessed Ford, Toyota, and Lexus applications. The kit also removes NOx sensors on Kenworth, Cummins, International, Detroit, and Volvo diesel truck engines. It has a non-slip, self-centering air hammer angled punch for limited access applications. Additionally, it has a 18mm dual sided tap/bottoming die for O2 sensor and mounting hole threads and dual ear socket design for 90 degree rotation without repositioning the socket.
