Vehicle Speed Sensor & Pinion Gear R & I: Installation
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- Install NEW "O" ring on vehicle speed sensor and adapter (if necessary). Lubricate "O" rings and pinion gear teeth with Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176 fluid.
- Install vehicle speed sensor in adapter. Install and tighten bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install pinion gear in adapter.
- Ensure housing is clean. Count number of teeth on the pinion gear. Ensure number of teeth on pinion gear are within range of indexing numbers listed on the adapter. See Fig 2 .
- Install adapter with pinion gear in the housing. Rotate adapter until proper indexing number in relation to number of pinion gear teeth is at 6 o'clock position. See Fig 2 .
- Ensure adapter is seated in the housing. Install adapter retainer. Install and tighten bolt to specification. You can also see TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install electrical connector on vehicle speed sensor. Adjust transmission fluid level with Mopar ATF Plus Type 7176 fluid.