Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Output Shaft Speed Sensor Connector
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Rotate the belt tensioner clockwise and remove the drive belt.

Fig 2: Rotating Belt Tensioner Clockwise
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Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the RH front wheel. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
Remove the RH front inner fender splash shield.
- Remove the screws and the pin-type retainers.
  
  Fig 3: Removing RH Front Inner Fender Splash Shield Screws And Pin-Type Retainers
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Remove the torque converter inspection cover.

Fig 4: Removing Torque Converter Inspection Cover
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Use the special tool to hold the flexplate.

Fig 5: Holding Flexplate By Special Tool (303-544)
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NOTE: The pulley has a reverse thread.

Fig 6: Fastener Tightening Torque Specifications Table Of Crankshaft Pulley Nut

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Remove the crankshaft pulley.
Remove the stator and voltage regulator connectors.
Remove the generator mounting bolts and remove the generator.

Fig 7: Removing Generator Mounting Bolts
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NOTE: To remove the sensor, you must access from the passenger side of the vehicle.

Remove the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor cover.
1. Remove the connector.
2. Remove the bolt.
3. Remove the cover.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Output Shaft Speed Sensor Cover
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Remove the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor.

Fig 9: Removing Output Shaft Speed Sensor
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.