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 Texaco 1854 automatic transmission fluid.





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
Tighten the retaining bolt to 4 - 7 Nm (35 - 62 inch lbs.).





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