Removing and installing Vehicle speed sensor -G68- with transmission installed

Fig 1: Locating Vehicle Speed Sensor -G68-

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Location: sensor (arrow) is located on top of transmission

When the transmission is installed the sensor is covered by the left assembly mounting.

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

Fig 2: Supporting Engine/Transmission In Position

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

Fig 3: Transmission Carrier Bolts

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Fig 4: Identifying Pendulum Support & Bolts

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• Remove pendulum support (arrows).

Fig 5: Identifying Sensor

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• Lower transmission approx. 60 mm -a-.
• Disconnect black connector from sensor.
• Remove bolt and pull sensor -1- out.
• Replace seal.

Installation is performed in the reverse order.

• Tighten bolt to 10 Nm.

Tightening torques 

Refer to Tightening torques  ; Removing and installing transmission