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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA1995B4000 2WD V6-4.0L OHVREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSVEHICLE SPEED SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1995 Mazda B4000 2WD V6-4.0L OHV
Vehicle Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
1995 Mazda B4000 2WD V6-4.0L OHVSECTION Service and Repair
REPLACEMENT
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the vehicle speed sensor on the transmission (4x2 models) or transfer case (4x4 models).
3. Remove the retaining bolt.
4. Remove the vehicle speed sensor.
5. Remove the speedometer gear retainer.
6. Remove the driven gear.
7. Install a new driven gear on a new vehicle speed sensor.
8. Secure the speedometer driven gear with the retainer.
9. Install the new vehicle speed sensor in the transmission (4x2 models) or transfer case (4x4 models).
10. Tighten the retaining bolt.
Tightening torque: 2.5 N-m (22 in-lb)
11. Connect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connector.
12. Lower the vehicle.
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the vehicle speed sensor on the transmission (4x2 models) or transfer case (4x4 models).
3. Remove the retaining bolt.
4. Remove the vehicle speed sensor.
5. Remove the speedometer gear retainer.
6. Remove the driven gear.
7. Install a new driven gear on a new vehicle speed sensor.
8. Secure the speedometer driven gear with the retainer.
9. Install the new vehicle speed sensor in the transmission (4x2 models) or transfer case (4x4 models).
10. Tighten the retaining bolt.
Tightening torque: 2.5 N-m (22 in-lb)
11. Connect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connector.
12. Lower the vehicle.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.