Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor Removal/Installation

OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Removal

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. See Lifting.





2. Remove the retainers and the LH splash shield.





3. Remove the transaxle fluid drain plug and allow the transaxle fluid to drain.





4. Install the transaxle fluid drain plug.

- Tighten to 12 Nm {1.2 kgf-m, 106 in-lbf}.





5. Disconnect the transaxle electrical connector.





6. Remove the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers from the transmission fluid pan stud bolts.





7. Remove the 2 nuts, pull the transaxle fluid cooler tube bracket and tubes away from the transaxle and position it aside.





8.
NOTE:Note the location of the stud bolts for assembly.
Remove the 8 bolts, 5 stud bolts and the main control cover.





9. Disconnect the TR sensor electrical connector.





10. Disconnect the OSS sensor electrical connector.





11. Remove the main control-to-main control cover grommet.





CAUTION:The main control should be handled with care, damage to the main control may occur.
NOTE:Note the location of the different length bolts for assembly.
12. Remove the nut, 22 bolts and the main control.





13. Remove the main control-to-transaxle separator plate.





14. Remove the bolt and the OSS sensor.

Installation





1. Install the OSS sensor and the bolt.

- Tighten to 10 Nm {1.0 kgf-m, 89 in-lbf}.





NOTE:If cleaning the main control assembly or inspecting the valves, see Main Control Valve Body Assembly Disassembly/Assembly.
2. Position the OSS and TR sensor wiring harnesses aside and install the main control-to-transaxle separator plate.





NOTE:Make sure that the manual lever pin (part of the TR sensor) is correctly installed in the manual valve.
3. Install the main control.





CAUTION:Make sure not to pinch the OSS or TR sensor wiring harnesses when installing the main control.
NOTE:Install the different length bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.
4. Install the main control, the nut and 22 bolts. Tighten in a crisscross pattern.

- Tighten to 10 Nm {1.0 kgf-m, 89 in-lbf}.





5. Route the OSS sensor wiring harness and connect the electrical connector.





6. Connect the TR sensor electrical connector.





7. Install the main control-to-main control cover grommet.





8. Clean the main control cover sealing surface and inspect for damage.





9. Apply silicone to the main control sealing surface of the transaxle case.





10. Position the main control cover in place.





CAUTION:Inspect the main control-to-main control cover grommet to make sure that the seal is on the inside of the main control cover or a transaxle fluid leak will occur.
NOTE:Install the stud bolts in the locations noted during disassembly.
11. Install the main control cover bolts and stud bolts. Tighten in a crisscross pattern.

- Tighten to 12 Nm {1.2 kgf-m, 106 in-lbf}.





12. Position the transaxle fluid cooler tube bracket and transaxle fluid cooler tube assembly in place and install the 2 nuts.

- Tighten to 9 Nm {0.9 kgf-m, 80 in-lbf}.





13. Connect the transaxle electrical connector.





14. Connect the transaxle electrical wiring harness retainers to the transmission fluid pan stud bolts.





15. Install the LH splash shield and the retainers.

16. Fill with clean transaxle fluid to the correct level.