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MisterPickles · 2-24-08, 16:03

OK IT'S DONE!!!

I finally have it in and it's working!! Sorry I don't have pics but I have a step by step procedure now on how to replace it without removing the motor mount, which happens to be RIGHT IN THE FRIGGIN WAY!!

You'll need:

- a new VSS (I picked mine up from AutoZone for $60 and it took a couple of days)
- two jackstands
- a pump-style jack
- a block of wood
- a 10 mm wrench

Lift the car and place the entire front of the car on the jackstands. This will help with getting under the car and keep the engine and trans level.

Remove the passenger side wheel. This will give you a direct line of sight to where the sensor is not to mention it'll be easier to get under the car.

Put the block of wood on the pump jack and slowly raise the motor having the block of wood under the oil pan. Raise the jack slowly to get the mount up enough to be able to pull the sensor out.

Now, get under the trans and pull the wiring harness off of the top of the sensor.

Remove the retaining bolt with the 10mm wrench. DO NOT LOSE THIS!!!!!

Pull the sensor up slightly and then turn 180 degrees so it will clear the motor mount. You might need to work it a little to get it out, but don't force it. If the mount is still in the way, raise the engine a bit more. BE CAREFUL NOT TO LIFT THE ENGINE TOO MUCH!!! YOU COULD RAISE THE WHOLE CAR AND LIFT IT OFF THE JACKSTANDS!!! KEEP AND EYE ON THE JACKSTANDS WHILE LIFTING THE ENGINE!!!!

Installation is the reverse of this. Don't force the new sensor in. Push it down so the O ring is seated and the little "handle" part is flush with the metal. Putting the screw back in can be a little tricky. Once it's in and bolted down, plug the wires back in, lower the engine, and clean up. This is cheaper than a whole trans swap and less of a pain than going from ATX to MTX.

I hope this helps. All of you have been a big help. Thanks and I'll talk to ya soon!

2-24-08, 16:03	#28 (permalink)
MisterPickles Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Exit 9, NJ, USA Age: 35 iTrader: (0)	OK IT'S DONE!!! I finally have it in and it's working!! Sorry I don't have pics but I have a step by step procedure now on how to replace it without removing the motor mount, which happens to be RIGHT IN THE FRIGGIN WAY!! You'll need: - a new VSS (I picked mine up from AutoZone for $60 and it took a couple of days) - two jackstands - a pump-style jack - a block of wood - a 10 mm wrench Lift the car and place the entire front of the car on the jackstands. This will help with getting under the car and keep the engine and trans level. Remove the passenger side wheel. This will give you a direct line of sight to where the sensor is not to mention it'll be easier to get under the car. Put the block of wood on the pump jack and slowly raise the motor having the block of wood under the oil pan. Raise the jack slowly to get the mount up enough to be able to pull the sensor out. Now, get under the trans and pull the wiring harness off of the top of the sensor. Remove the retaining bolt with the 10mm wrench. DO NOT LOSE THIS!!!!! Pull the sensor up slightly and then turn 180 degrees so it will clear the motor mount. You might need to work it a little to get it out, but don't force it. If the mount is still in the way, raise the engine a bit more. BE CAREFUL NOT TO LIFT THE ENGINE TOO MUCH!!! YOU COULD RAISE THE WHOLE CAR AND LIFT IT OFF THE JACKSTANDS!!! KEEP AND EYE ON THE JACKSTANDS WHILE LIFTING THE ENGINE!!!! Installation is the reverse of this. Don't force the new sensor in. Push it down so the O ring is seated and the little "handle" part is flush with the metal. Putting the screw back in can be a little tricky. Once it's in and bolted down, plug the wires back in, lower the engine, and clean up. This is cheaper than a whole trans swap and less of a pain than going from ATX to MTX. I hope this helps. All of you have been a big help. Thanks and I'll talk to ya soon! Last edited by MisterPickles : 2-24-08 at 16:07.