2006 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Speed Sensor: Replacement

  1. REMOVE O/D DIRECT CLUTCH SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and sensor.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the sensor.
      Fig 1: Removing O/D Direct Clutch Speed Sensor With Bolt
      G02954534Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the sensor connector.
    2. Remove the bolt and sensor.
    3. Remove the O-ring from the sensor.
      Fig 2: Removing Vehicle Speed Sensor With Bolt
      G02954535Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the sensor.
    2. Install the sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf) 

    3. Connect the sensor connector.
      Fig 3: Installing Vehicle Speed Sensor With Bolt
      G02954536Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL O/D DIRECT CLUTCH SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the sensor.
    2. Install the sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 5.4 N.m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in.lbf) 

    3. Connect the sensor connector.
      Fig 4: Installing O/D Direct Clutch Speed Sensor With Bolt
      G02954537Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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