Vehicle Speed Sensor: Service and Repair

1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham V8-350 5.7LSECTION Service and Repair

Vehicle Speed Sensor And Speedometer Driven Gear:






REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
2. Electrical connector from sensor (99) (Refer to accompanying image for numbered references).
3. Bolt/screw (100).
4. sensor (99). The speedometer driven gear may remain in transmission case.

INSPECT
Seal (42) and transmission case (10). Replace seal (42), if necessary.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Sensor (99) to speedometer driven gear (44) and then to transmission assembly.
2. Electrical connector to sensor (99).
3. Bolt/screw (100). Tighten bolt/screw (100) to 10 Nm (89 in lb).

NOTE: The speedometer driven gear and vehicle speed sensor must be fully seated in the transmission assembly before the vehicle speed sensor retaining bolt/screw is tightened or damage to the speedometer driver gear will result.

4. Lower vehicle.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.