Removal
Place the vehicle on a two-post lift.
Remove the top engine covers.
Disconnect the wires from the battery terminals, starting with the negative terminal.
Fig. 3.166. Torque converter turbine speed sensor
Note: To remove the torque converter turbine speed and road speed sensors, it is not necessary to drain the oil or remove the automatic transmission.
Note: When replacing the sensor, be sure to remove the modular connector.
Remove the engine sump guard.
Fig. 3.167. Removing the connector
Remove the connector shown by the arrow in Figure 3.167 from the gearbox bracket.
Fig. 3.168. Location of the torque converter turbine speed sensor
Remove the torque converter turbine speed sensor (fig. 3.168).
Caution: Protect the connector from damage by packing it in a waterproof plastic bag.
Removal the speed sensor
Fig. 3.169. Speed sensor connector
Disconnect the sensor connector (fig. 3.169).
Fig. 3.170. Location of the speed sensor
Remove the speed sensor (fig. 3.170).
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Tighten to the specified torque:
- torque converter turbine speed sensor mounting bolt (10 Nm);
- speed sensor mounting bolt (44 Nm).