Vehicle Speed Sensor: Service and Repair

Fig. 6 Speed Sensor & Speedometer Cable Assembly:

REMOVE

1. Raise vehicle on a hoist. Remove bolt retaining Vehicle speed Sensor (VSS) mounting clip to transmission.

2. Remove VSS and speedometer driven gear from transmission.

3. Disconnect electrical connector and speed control speedometer cable from vehicle speed sensor.

4. Disconnect speed control speedometer cable by pulling it out of vehicle speed sensor.

NOTE: Do not attempt to remove spring retainer clip with speed control speedometer cable in vehicle speed sensor.

5. Remove speedometer driven gear retainer. Remove speedometer driven gear from vehicle speed sensor.

INSTALL

1. Position speedometer driven gear to vehicle speed sensor. Install speedometer driven gear retainer.

2. Connect electrical connector.

3. Ensure internal O-ring is properly seated in vehicle speed sensor housing. Snap speed control speedometer cable into vehicle speed sensor housing.

4. Insert vehicle speed sensor assembly into transmission housing. Install retaining bolt. Torque to 4.1-6.1 Nm (36-54 in lb).

5. Lower vehicle.