Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Inspect the O-ring seal for damage. Install a new seal if damaged. Lubricate the O-ring seal with petroleum jelly to prevent damage to the O-ring seal.
1. Install the OSS sensor into the transmission.
2. Tighten the OSS sensor screw.
  - Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    
    Fig 1: Installing OSS Sensor Into Transmission
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the OSS sensor electrical connector.

Fig 2: Connecting OSS Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Connect the HO2S sensor connector to the transmission case.

Fig 3: Connecting HO2S Sensor Connector To Transmission Case
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the shift cable and bracket.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Shift Cable And Bracket
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4x4 vehicles

Install the front driveshaft in the vehicle.

Fig 5: Installing Front Driveshaft In Vehicle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the front driveshaft to the transfer case.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Installing Front Driveshaft To Transfer Case
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the front driveshaft to the front differential.
- Tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Installing Front Driveshaft To Front Differential
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.