GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E 🢒 Vehicle Speed Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the electrical connector at the vehicle speed sensor.

    4. Object Number: 104524 Size: SH
  4. Remove the retaining stud and the sensor. Pull straight out in order to avoid damage to the case.

Installation Procedure
  1. Clean and dry the vehicle speed sensor.

    2. Object Number: 104524 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the vehicle speed sensor and the retaining stud.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the stud to 12 N·m (97 lb in).

  3. Install the electrical connector at the sensor.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.