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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Install a suitable high-lift transmission jack.
Remove the two wire harness retainers from the rear crossmember and position the wire harness out of the way.

Fig 1: Removing Two Wire Harness Retainers From Rear Crossmember
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Remove the LH crossmember nuts.

Fig 2: Removing LH Crossmember Nuts
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Remove the LH crossmember bracket.

Fig 3: Removing LH Crossmember Bracket
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Remove the RH crossmember nuts.

Fig 4: Removing RH Crossmember Nuts
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Remove the RH crossmember bracket.

Fig 5: Removing RH Crossmember Bracket
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Lower the transmission enough to gain access to the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor and intermediate shaft speed sensor.
Disconnect the intermediate shaft and turbine shaft combination speed sensor electrical connector.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Intermediate Shaft And Turbine Shaft Combination Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
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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.
Remove the intermediate shaft and turbine shaft combination speed sensor.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the intermediate shaft and turbine shaft combination speed sensor.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Bolt And Intermediate Shaft And Turbine Shaft Combination Speed Sensor
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.