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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1996TRACER L4-116 1.9L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSVEHICLE SPEED SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIRAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1996 Mercury Tracer L4-116 1.9L SOHC
Automatic Transmission
1996 Mercury Tracer L4-116 1.9L SOHCSECTION Automatic Transmission
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Apply the parking brake and be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS).
4. Disconnect the speedometer cable from the VSS.
5. Remove the bolt and gently pry out the VSS.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Tighten the VSS bolt to 8-12 Nm (69-104 lb in).
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Apply the parking brake and be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS).
4. Disconnect the speedometer cable from the VSS.
5. Remove the bolt and gently pry out the VSS.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Tighten the VSS bolt to 8-12 Nm (69-104 lb in).
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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.