March 2022 - 38

Lock Technology Shockit
Socket O2 Sensor Removal Kit
Reviewed by Stephanie Stanke, owner of Wooster's Garage in Weston, Wisconsin.
Q: How did the tool 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 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
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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.
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This product was given to the reviewer free of charge from the manufacturer.
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STEPHANIE STANKE is the
owner and operator of Wooster's
Garage in Weston, Wisconsin.
The garage focuses not only on
automotive repair and service
but also on educating consumers
on their basic vehicle needs so they feel confident
in making necessary decisions for their vehicles.
Wooster's Garage opened shop during the 1920s,
and Stanke is carrying on a fifth-generation family
business legacy as its current owner.
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 stepby-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 onhand
for when the time comes that it is needed.
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