Vehicle Speed Sensor Replacement for Cadillac CTS 2003

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



2. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector.



3. Remove the VSS retainer bolt.
4. Remove the VSS by pulling the VSS straight out of the transmission.
5. Remove the O-ring from the VSS only if the O-ring needs to be replaced.

1. If the O-ring has been removed. Install a new O-ring.
2. Lubricate the O-ring with DEXRON®-III transmission fluid.
3. Install the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) to the transmission.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the VSS retainer bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




5. Connect the VSS electrical connector to the VSS.
6. Lower the vehicle.