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Vehicle Speed Sensor: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector.





3. Remove the VSS retaining bolt, then the VSS.
4. Remove and discard the O-ring from the VSS.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Lubricate the O-ring with TOTAL FLUID HX.

1. Install a new O-ring onto the vehicle speed sensor (VSS).
2. Install the VSS into the transaxle case, then install the retaining bolt.
- Tighten the retaining bolt to 35 - 62 inch lbs. (4 - 7 Nm).





3. Connect the VSS electrical connector.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.