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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1996CROWN VICTORIA V8-4.6L VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSVEHICLE SPEED SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1996 Ford Crown Victoria V8-4.6L VIN W
Vehicle Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
1996 Ford Crown Victoria V8-4.6L VIN WSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on a hoist. Remove bolt retaining Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) mounting clip to transmission.
2. Remove Vehicle Speed Sensor and driven gear from transmission.
3. Disconnect electrical connector from Vehicle Speed Sensor.
4. Remove driven gear retainer and driven gear from sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. Position gear to Vehicle Speed Sensor. Install gear retainer.
2. Connect electrical connector.
3. Make sure that internal O-ring is properly seated in sensor housing.
4. Insert Vehicle Speed Sensor assembly into transmission housing. Install retaining bolt and tighten to 7-10 Nm (5-7 ft lb).
5. Lower vehicle.
1. Raise vehicle on a hoist. Remove bolt retaining Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) mounting clip to transmission.
2. Remove Vehicle Speed Sensor and driven gear from transmission.
3. Disconnect electrical connector from Vehicle Speed Sensor.
4. Remove driven gear retainer and driven gear from sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. Position gear to Vehicle Speed Sensor. Install gear retainer.
2. Connect electrical connector.
3. Make sure that internal O-ring is properly seated in sensor housing.
4. Insert Vehicle Speed Sensor assembly into transmission housing. Install retaining bolt and tighten to 7-10 Nm (5-7 ft lb).
5. Lower vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.