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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS1997ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSVEHICLE SPEED SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1997 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)
Vehicle Speed Sensor: Service and Repair
1997 Lexus ES 300 V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)SECTION Service and Repair
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR ON-VEHICLE REPLACEMENT
1. Remove air cleaner assembly.
2. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor connector.
3. Remove vehicle speed sensor assembly.
a. Remove the bolt and vehicle speed sensor assembly.
b. Remove the clip and speedometer driven gear from the vehicle speed sensor.
c. Remove the O-ring from the vehicle speed sensor.
4. Install vehicle speed sensor assembly.
a. Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the vehicle speed sensor.
b. Install the speedometer driven gear to the vehicle speed sensor and clip.
c. Install the vehicle speed sensor assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 16 N.m (160 kgf-cm, 12 ft. lbs.)
5. Connect vehicle speed sensor connector.
6. Install air cleaner assembly.
1. Remove air cleaner assembly.
2. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor connector.
3. Remove vehicle speed sensor assembly.
a. Remove the bolt and vehicle speed sensor assembly.
b. Remove the clip and speedometer driven gear from the vehicle speed sensor.
c. Remove the O-ring from the vehicle speed sensor.
4. Install vehicle speed sensor assembly.
a. Coat a new O-ring with ATF and install it to the vehicle speed sensor.
b. Install the speedometer driven gear to the vehicle speed sensor and clip.
c. Install the vehicle speed sensor assembly with the bolt.
Torque: 16 N.m (160 kgf-cm, 12 ft. lbs.)
5. Connect vehicle speed sensor connector.
6. Install air cleaner assembly.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.