2008 Lexus LS 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 SP2 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 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" wench, install the speed sensor with the bolt.

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

    3. Connect the sensor connector.
      Fig 3: Locating Speed Sensor NT
      G04948414Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the spring and check ball body.
      Fig 4: Identifying Check Ball Body And Spring
      G04948413Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Align the groove of the manual valve with the lever pin.
      Fig 5: Aligning Groove Of Manual Valve With Lever Pin
      G04948421Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the 17 bolts.

      Torque: 11 N*m (112 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      Each bolt length is indicated below.

      Bolt length: 

      21 mm (0.83 in.) for bolt A 

      31 mm (1.22 in.) for bolt B 

      64 mm (2.52 in.) for bolt C 

      Fig 6: Locating Transmission Case Bolt Location
      G04948422Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the detent spring and detent spring cover with the bolt.
      NOTE: Make sure to install the detent spring so that its roller is perpendicularly at the center of the manual valve lever.
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