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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 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 AND LIFTING article.
Install a suitable high-lift transmission jack.
Remove the 2 wire harness retainers from the rear crossmember and position the wire harness aside.

Fig 1: Identifying Wire Harness Retaining Clips

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Remove the 2 LH crossmember nuts.

Fig 2: Identifying LH Crossmember Nuts

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Remove the LH crossmember bracket.

Fig 3: Locating LH Crossmember Bracket

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Remove the 2 RH crossmember nuts.

Fig 4: Identifying RH Crossmember Nuts

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Remove the RH crossmember bracket.

Fig 5: Identifying RH Crossmember Bracket

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Lower the transmission enough to gain access to the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor and intermediate shaft combination speed sensor.
Disconnect the TSS and intermediate shaft combination speed sensor electrical connector.

Fig 6: Identifying 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 TSS and intermediate shaft combination speed sensor.
1. Remove the bolt.
2. Remove the TSS and intermediate shaft combination speed sensor.

Fig 7: Identifying TSS And Intermediate Shaft Combination Speed Sensor

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