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Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

    All vehicles 

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to the JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. 4x4 vehicles 

  3. Disconnect the front driveshaft from the transfer case.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Front Driveshaft From Transfer Case
    G03948717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the front driveshaft from the front differential.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Front Driveshaft From Front Differential
    G03948718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the front driveshaft from the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Removing Front Driveshaft From Vehicle
    G03948719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. All vehicles 

  7. Remove the shift cable and bracket.
    Fig 4: Identifying Shift Cable And Bracket
    G03947170Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03948721Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the TSS sensor.
    1. Remove the TSS sensor screw.
    2. Remove the TSS sensor from the transmission.
      • Inspect the TSS sensor O-ring for damage. If damaged, install a new O-ring.
        Fig 6: Inspecting TSS Sensor O-Ring
        G03948722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.