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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1989COUGAR/XR7 V6-232 3.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSVEHICLE SPEED SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1989 Mercury Cougar/XR7 V6-232 3.8L
Vehicle Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
1989 Mercury Cougar/XR7 V6-232 3.8LSECTION Service and Repair
Fig. 26 Speed Sensor Replacement. Cougar, Crown Victoria, Town Car, Mark VII, Grand Marquis, & Thunderbird:
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove bolt retaining the sensor attaching clip, then the sensor and driven gear from transmission, Fig. 26.
3. Disconnect sensor electrical connector.
4. Disconnect speedometer cable by pulling it out of speed sensor, Fig. 26. Do not attempt to remove spring retaining clip with speedometer cable in sensor.
5. Remove retainer, then separate sensor from driven gear.
6. Position sensor to driven gear and install retainer.
7. Connect electrical connector.
8. Ensure internal O-ring is properly seated in sensor housing. Snap speedometer cable into sensor housing.
9. Install sensor to transmission.
10. 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.