Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Output Shaft Speed OSS Sensor With Torque Specifications

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Item	Part Number	Description
1	-	Output shaft speed (OSS) electrical connector
2	-	OSS sensor bolt
3	-	OSS 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 output shaft speed (OSS) sensor
1. Disconnect the OSS electrical connector.
2. Remove the OSS sensor bolt.
3. Remove the OSS sensor.
  - To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Output Shaft Speed (OSS) 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: Identifying O-Ring Seal

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.