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Removal and Installation

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Output Shaft Speed Sensor Connector
    G01575050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor cover.
    1. Remove the connector.
    2. Remove the bolt.
    3. Remove the cover.
      Fig 2: Removing Output Shaft Speed Sensor Cover
      G01575051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor.
    Fig 3: Removing Output Shaft Speed Sensor
    G01575052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. NOTE: Lubricate the OSS O-ring before installing the sensor.
    Fig 4: Installing Output Shaft Speed Sensor Cover
    G01575053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.