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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 5.7L 🢒 Vehicle Speed Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 180649 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the RH muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Right Side in Engine Exhaust.
  3. Clean any dirt from around the vehicle speed sensor.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the vehicle speed sensor (VSS).

    5. Object Number: 71496 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolt retaining the VSS to the rear differential case.
  6. Remove the VSS from the differential case.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 71496 Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the O-ring seal of the VSS with clean engine oil.
  2. Install the VSS into the hole on the axle case.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the VSS retaining bolt the differential.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the vehicle speed sensor retaining bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 180649 Size: SH
  4. Connect the electrical connector to the sensor.
  5. Install the RH muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement - Right Side in Engine Exhaust.
  6. Lower the vehicle.