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Speed Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
The Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) is located in the transfer case rear extension.

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Disconnect electrical connector from sensor by pushing slide tab. After slide tab has been positioned, push in on secondary release lock on side of connector and pull connector from sensor.
3. Remove sensor mounting bolt.
4. Remove sensor (pull straight out) from rear extension.

INSTALLATION
1. Install sensor into transfer case rear extension and install mounting bolt. Before tightening bolt, verify speed sensor is fully seated (mounted flush) to rear extension.
2. Tighten sensor mounting bolt to 11 - 16 Nm (8 - 12 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Connect electrical connector to sensor.