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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2004MALIBU V6-3.5L VIN 8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSVEHICLE SPEED SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2004 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8
Vehicle Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
2004 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8SECTION Service and Repair
Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.
1. Position the vehicle on a hoist and raise the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Remove the output speed sensor stud.
4. Remove the output speed sensor from the transaxle case.
Important: Inspect the O-ring for damage and replace if necessary.
5. Remove the O-ring from the output speed sensor.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the O-ring onto the output speed sensor.
2. install the output speed sensor into the transaxle case.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the output speed sensor stud.
Tighten the speed sensor stud to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect the electrical connector.
5. Lower the vehicle.
Removal Procedure
Caution: Ensure that the vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned. To help avoid personal injury when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle on the opposite end from which the components are being removed.
1. Position the vehicle on a hoist and raise the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Remove the output speed sensor stud.
4. Remove the output speed sensor from the transaxle case.
Important: Inspect the O-ring for damage and replace if necessary.
5. Remove the O-ring from the output speed sensor.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the O-ring onto the output speed sensor.
2. install the output speed sensor into the transaxle case.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the output speed sensor stud.
Tighten the speed sensor stud to 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect the electrical connector.
5. Lower the vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.