Transmission Speed Sensor: Service and Repair

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery negative terminal.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Remove the electrical connector at the vehicle speed sensor.





4. Remove the retaining stud and the sensor. Pull straight out in order to avoid damage to the case.

Installation Procedure
1. Clean and dry the vehicle speed sensor.





2. Notice: Install the vehicle speed sensor and the retaining bolt.

^ Tighten the stud to 12 Nm (97 inch lbs.).
3. Install the electrical connector at the sensor.
4. Remove the safety stands.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
^ Tighten the terminal bolt to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).