Transmission

Speed sensors

~1min read

DP0

Tightening torques

output speed sensor mounting bolt 1 daN.m
input speed sensor mounting bolt 1 daN.m
battery cover screw 0.4 daN.m

REMOVAL

  • Position the vehicle on a two-post lift.
  • Remove the engine covers.
  • Disconnect the battery, starting with the negative terminal.
Note: Speed sensors can be removed without draining and without removing the automatic gearbox. When replacing a sensor, always disconnect the gearbox connector (Automatic Gearbox chapter, Gearbox Connector, page 23A-36).
  • Remove the undershield.

I - INPUT SPEED SENSOR

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  • Extract the connector (1) from the gearbox connector bracket.
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  • Remove the input speed sensor (2).
WARNING

Protect the connector by slipping it into a waterproof plastic bag.

II - OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR

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  • Disconnect the connector (3).
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  • Remove the output speed sensor (4).
WARNING

Protect the connector by slipping it into a waterproof plastic bag.

INSTALLATION

  • Refit in the reverse order of removal.
  • Tighten to torque:
  • the output speed sensor mounting bolt (1 daN.m),
  • the input speed sensor mounting bolt (1 daN.m)
WARNING

Connect the battery; carry out the necessary relearn procedures (Chapter Battery).

  • Torque the battery cover screws (0.4 daN.m).

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