Revolution Sensor: Removal
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
- Drain ATF through drain plug.
- Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool. Refer to " REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " .
- Remove propeller shaft. Refer to " REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " .
- Disconnect heated oxygen sensor 2 harness connector.
- Remove oil pan and oil pan gasket.
- Check foreign materials in oil pan to help determine causes of malfunction. If the A/T fluid is very dark, smells burned, or contains foreign particles, the frictional material (clutches, band) may need replacement. A tacky film that will not wipe clean indicates varnish build up. Varnish can cause valves, servo, and clutches to stick and can inhibit pump pressure.
- If frictional material is detected, perform A/T fluid cooler cleaning. Refer to A/T FLUID COOLER CLEANING under A/T FLUID.
- Support transmission assembly with a transmission jack.CAUTION: Remove setting transmission jack, place wooden blocks to prevent from damaging control valve and transmission case.
- Remove engine rear member with power tool. Refer to "Removal and Installation" . See REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove tightening bolts for output shaft & companion flange complement and transmission case. (With terminal bracket)
- Tap output shaft & companion flange complement with soft hammer.
- Remove output shaft & companion flange complement from transmission assembly. (With needle bearing)
- Remove revolution sensor connector.
- Straighten terminal clips to free revolution sensor harness then remove terminal clips.
- Remove revolution sensor from transmission assembly.CAUTION:
- Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not allow metal filings, etc., to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
- Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.