O2 Sensor socket won't fit

[kingcoyote]

I'm trying to replace my o2 sensor and the socket that I tried (looks like a spark plug socket with a cutout for the wire) wont fit over the nut on the sensor. Upon inspection it looks like the socket can't fit into the space between the sensor and the little 'shelf' below it.

Would my best bet be turning down the socket on a lathe until it'll fit or do the small 'crows foot' style o2 sensor sockets work without modification ? Autozone rents those out.

 

[2gGSXEclipse]

Just use a wrench. I believe there 22mm.

 

[ChillinGST]

I ran into same problem you had with my o2 socket. So, i went and rented the one from Auto Zone as you described and it worked perfectly for me.

 

[hondaslayer1]

just use a wrench and take ## time so u dont strip the sensor.

 

[kingcoyote]

Ended up turning the socket on a lathe until it was a bit thinner and fit easily. Thanks guys.