Removing and Installing VSS -G68-

Additional information 

• 37 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items 

• 37 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSING

• Obtain radio code on vehicles with coded radio.
• Switch ignition off and disconnect battery ground strap.
• Remove battery.
• Remove air cleaner.

Fig 1: Supporting Engine/Transmission In Position

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• Install support bar 10-222 A with legs 10-222 A/1 (adapter 10-222 A/3 for 6-cyl. engine) and support engine/transmission in position.
• Remove bracket for power steering pressure hose.

Fig 2: Transmission Carrier Bolts

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• When transmission has been securely supported, remove bolts for transmission carrier (arrows).

Fig 3: Identifying Pendulum Support

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• Remove pendulum support (arrows).

Fig 4: Identifying Sensor

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• Lower transmission approx. 60 mm (2.4 in.) -a-.
• Disconnect black connector from sensor.
• Remove bolt and take sensor -1- out.
• Replace seal.

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

• Tighten bolt to 10 Nm (7 ft lb).