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Vehicle Speed Sensor: Service and Repair


Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.

1. Position the vehicle on a hoist and raise the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Remove the output speed sensor stud.
4. Remove the output speed sensor from the transaxle case.

Important: Inspect the O-ring for damage and replace if necessary.

5. Remove the O-ring from the output speed sensor.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the O-ring onto the output speed sensor.
2. Install the output speed sensor into the transaxle case.

Notice: Install the output speed sensor stud.

3. ^ Tighten the speed sensor stud to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect the electrical connector.
5. Lower the vehicle.