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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1996 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Manual Transmission - ZF S6-40 🢒 Vehicle Speed Sensor

Removal Procedure
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable assembly from the battery negative terminal. Refer to

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

    in General Information.
  2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Section 0A.
  3. Support the vehicle with safety stands.

    4. Object Number: 12086 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the vehicle speed sensor assembly.

    5. Object Number: 12087 Size: SH
  5. Remove the following parts:
    6. 5.1. The retainer bolt
    5.2. The vehicle speed sensor retainer
    5.3. The spacer

    Object Number: 12088 Size: SH
  6. Remove the vehicle speed sensor.

    7. Object Number: 12089 Size: SH
  7. Remove the teflon O-ring seal and the speedometer driven gear from the vehicle speed sensor.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 12089 Size: SH
  1. Install the following parts on the vehicle speed sensor:
    2. 1.1. The speedometer driven gear
    1.2. A new teflon O-ring

    Object Number: 12088 Size: SH
  2. Install the vehicle speed sensor.

    3. Object Number: 12087 Size: SH
  3. Install the following parts:
    4. 3.1. The spacer
    3.2. The vehicle speed sensor retainer
    3.3. The retainer bolt

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

    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.


    Object Number: 12086 Size: SH
  4. Install the electrical connector on the vehicle speed sensor assembly.
  5. Remove the safety stands.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable assembly to the battery terminal. Refer to

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

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    8. Tighten
    The terminal bolt to 15 N·m 11 lb ft).