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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
  2. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE  in Body Front End.
  4. Remove the vehicle speed sensor wiring harness connector.
    Fig 1: Removing Vehicle Speed Sensor Wiring Harness Connector
    G01531371Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the vehicle speed sensor bolt (9).
  6. Remove the vehicle speed sensor (10) from the extension case.
    Fig 2: Removing Vehicle Speed Sensor From Extension Case
    G01531372Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the O-ring seal (11) from the vehicle speed sensor (10).

    Important  : Handle the vehicle speed sensor (10) carefully.

  8. Inspect the vehicle speed sensor and O-ring seal for the following:
    • Damaged connector
    • Cracked housing
    • Signs of rotor damage
    • Cuts or nicks on the O-ring seal (11)
    Fig 3: Removing O-Ring Seal From Vehicle Speed Sensor
    G01531373Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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