Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor: Installation

2010 Volkswagen Routan SSECTION Installation
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    CAUTION: The OSS sensor has a spacer under the sensor for the bolt. This is used for keeping a specific distance from the differential gears.
  1. Install the OSS sensor spacer, sensor and bolt.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
      Fig 1: Installing OSS Sensor Spacer, Sensor And Bolt
      G03990892Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 2: Connecting Electrical Connectors
    G03990891Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. CAUTION: Make sure that the fluid filter pickup tube seal was removed from the bore when the filter was removed. Failure to remove the seal prior to installing the new filter will result in transaxle failure.
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