Automatic Transaxle

Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) cable.





3. Disconnect the VSS electrical connector.





4. Remove the VSS bolt and the VSS.





5. Remove driven gear.
^ Remove driven gear retainer.





6. Inspect the speedometer driven gear retainer ring seal for nicks and cuts, install a new as necessary.

Installation





1. Install the driven gear.
^ Coat the driven gear bore with Motorcraft MERCON(R) Multi-purpose automatic transmission fluid or equivalent meeting MERCON(R) specification.





2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.