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Mercury Master
2,993 Answers
- Posted on Sep 15, 2010
Re: Where is the speed sensor
This is what it looks like:
VSS with connector and driven gear
Here's the steps on getting to it and replacing it:
Removal & Installation
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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
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Raise and support the vehicle.
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Remove the catalytic converter Y-pipe.
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Unplug the VSS electrical connector.
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Remove the VSS protective heat shield.
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Remove the retaining bolt from the VSS.
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Lift the VSS out of the transaxle.
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Remove the driven gear retainer and the drive gear.
To install:
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Inspect the O-ring on the sensor and replace if necessary.
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Install the driven gear and the retainer.
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Place the VSS into the transaxle.
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Tighten the retaining bolt to 36-53 inch lbs. (4-6 Nm).
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Install the VSS protective heat shield.
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Attach the VSS electrical connector.
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Install the catalytic converter Y-pipe.
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Lower the vehicle.
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Connect the negative battery cable.
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