Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Turbine Shaft Speed TSS Sensor With Torque Specifications

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Item	Part Number	Description
1	-	Turbine shaft speed (TSS) electrical connector
2	-	TSS sensor bolt
3	-	TSS sensor

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Remove the 7 retainers and the LH splash shield.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 2: View Of LH Splash Shield And Retainers

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Remove the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor
1. Disconnect the TSS electrical connector.
2. Remove the TSS sensor bolt.
3. Remove the TSS sensor.
4. To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor

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NOTE: When installing the sensor, lubricate the O-ring seal with clean transmission fluid.

Inspect the O-ring seal for nicks or cuts. Install a new O-ring seal as necessary.

Fig 4: Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor O-Ring

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.