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Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor And Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Install a suitable high-lift transmission jack.
  3. Remove the 2 wire harness retainers from the rear crossmember and position the wire harness aside.
    Fig 1: Locating Wire Harness At Rear Of Crossmember
    G03908863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the transmission insulator and retainer nuts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Support Insulator Nuts
    G03889099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the LH crossmember bolts and nuts.
    1. Loosen, but do not remove, the bolt and nut indicated.
      Fig 3: Locating LH Crossmember Bolts
      G04649599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the RH crossmember bracket bolts and nuts.
    1. Remove the bracket bolts and nuts.
    2. Remove the bracket.
      Fig 4: Locating RH Crossmember Bracket Bolts
      G04649600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the RH crossmember bolts and nuts.
    Fig 5: Identifying RH Crossmember Bolts And Nuts
    G03920816Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the LH crossmember bolt, nut and the crossmember.
    1. Remove the bolt and nut.
    2. Remove the crossmember.
      Fig 6: Locating LH Crossmember Bolt
      G04649602Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Lower the transmission enough to gain access to the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor and intermediate shaft speed sensor.
  10. Disconnect the TSS and intermediate shaft combination speed sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 7: Identifying Intermediate Shaft And Turbine Shaft Combination Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03889065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. NOTE: Prior to removing the speed sensor, make sure that the area around the sensor is free of foreign material to prevent contamination of the transmission.
  12. Remove the TSS and intermediate shaft combination speed sensor.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Remove the TSS and intermediate shaft combination speed sensor.
      Fig 8: Locating TSS And Intermediate Shaft Combination Speed Sensor
      G04649604Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.