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Cannot find the speed sensors on the 3.8 transmission

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The output speed sensor is what gives the speed signal. if you look down in between and just under the trans cooler hoses you will see the input speed sensor. The output speed sensor will look exactly the same and will be more to the drivers side of the transmission. It may be easier to see it from under the vehicle. Typically a one inch socket will work to remove/install the sensors.

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Speed sensors normaly around the tail shalft area happy hunting

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