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Mercury Master
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- Posted on Oct 14, 2010
Re: Where is the speed sensor located? and how do i know...
On the transmission.
Removal & Installation
3.0L (Except SHO)
To Remove:
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the catalytic converter Y-pipe.
- Unplug the vehicle speed sensor VSS electrical connector.
- Remove the VSS protective heat shield.
- Remove the retaining bolt from the VSS.
- Lift the VSS out of the transaxle.
- Remove the driven gear retainer and the drive gear.
To Install:
- Inspect the O-ring on the sensor and replace if necessary.
- Install the driven gear and the retainer.
- Place the VSS into the transaxle.
- Tighten the retaining bolt to 36-53 in lbs. (4-6 Nm).
- Install the VSS protective heat shield.
- Attach the VSS electrical connector.
- Install the catalytic converter Y-pipe.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
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