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

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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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NOTE:

Do not remove the bolts for the transmission carrier (arrows) until the transmission has been supported.

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