2008 Lexus GS 460FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Speed Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR SP2 
    1. Install the speed sensor to the transmission case with the bolt.

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

    2. Connect the sensor connector.
      Fig 1: Locating Speed Sensor NP2 Connector And Bolt
      G04948416Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR NC3 
    1. Install the speed sensor to the transmission case with the bolt.

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

    2. Connect the sensor connector.
      Fig 2: Locating Speed Sensor NC3 Connector And Bolt
      G04948415Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR NT 
    1. Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the speed sensor.
    2. Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, install the speed sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 6.8 N*m (69 kgf*cm, 60 in.*lbf) 

    3. Connect the sensor connector.
  4. INSTALL TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION  )
    Fig 3: Locating Speed Sensor NT Connector And Bolt
    G04948414Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL VALVE BODY OIL STRAINER ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION  )
  6. INSTALL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PAN SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION  )
  7. ADD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID 
    1. Add automatic transmission fluid (see AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID  ).
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