Front Vehicle Speed Sensor
The content of this article/image reflects the changes Identified inTSB # 18-100-06
as of 02/06/2006
and applies to 2003 Forester & Impreza Models
Front Vehicle Speed Sensor
REMOVAL
1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
3. Remove the air cleaner case.
4. Disconnect the transmission connector.
5. Remove the pitching stopper.
6. Remove the transmission connector from stay.
7. Lift-up the vehicle.
8. Clean the transmission exterior.
9. Drain the ATF completely.
NOTE:
^ Tighten the ATF drain plug after draining the ATF.
^ Replace the gasket with a new one.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (2.5 kgf-m, 18.1 ft. lbs.)
10. Remove the front, center, exhaust pipes and muffler.
11. Remove the shield cover.
12. Remove the propeller shaft.
13. Place the transmission jack under transmission.
NOTE: Make sure that the support plates of transmission jack don't touch the crossmember.
14. Remove the transmission rear crossmember halt
15. Lower the AT jack.
NOTE: Do not separate the AT jack and transmission.
16. Remove the oil cooler inlet and outlet pipe.
NOTE: When removing the outlet pipe, be careful not to lose balls and springs used with retaining screws.
17. Remove the front torque converter turbine speed sensor.
18. Remove the rear vehicle speed sensor.
19. Remove the oil pan.
20. Disconnect the duty solenoids and ATF temperature sensor connectors. Remove the connectors from clip and disconnect the connectors.
21. Remove the harness assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Pass the harness assembly through the hole in the transmission case.
2. Connect the harness connectors. Connect the connectors of same color, and secure the connectors to valve body using clips.
Tightening torque (Transmission ground cable) 8 Nm (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 ft. lbs.)
3. Apply proper amount of liquid gasket to the entire oil pan mating surface.
Fluid packing: THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020)
4. Apply liquid gasket fully to three holes other than screw holes on transmission case.
Fluid packing: THREE BOND 1217B (Part No. K0877YA020)
5. Install the oil pan.
Tightening torque: 5 Nm (0.5 kgf-m, 3.6 ft. lbs.)
6. Install the front and rear vehicle speed sensor, and also the torque converter turbine speed sensor, and then fasten the harness.
Tightening torque: 7 Nm (0.7 kgf-m, 5.1 ft. lbs.)
7. Install a new aluminum washer and oil cooler pipes.
Tightening torque:
Ti: 25 N.m (2.5 kg f-rn, 18.1 ft. lbs.)
T2: 40 N.m (4.1 kg f-rn, 30 ft. lbs.)
T3: 44 N.m (4.5 kg f-rn, 32.5 ft.lbs.)
8. Install the transmission rear crossmember bolts.
Tightening torque: 75 Nm (7.6 kgf-m, 55 ft. lbs.)
9. Install the propeller shaft.
10. Install the shield cover.
11. Install the front, center, rear exhaust pipes and muffler.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Install the transmission connector to the stay.
14. Install the pitching stopper.
15. Install the air cleaner case.