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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998SABLE V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSVEHICLE SPEED SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIRAX4N
1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S
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1998 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION AX4N
REMOVAL
1. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
2. Remove dual converter Y-pipe from exhaust system.
3. Disconnect Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) electrical connector.
4. Remove VSS shield from VSS.
5. Remove VSS retaining bolt and VSS from transaxle.
6. Remove retainer clip and speedometer gear from VSS.
INSTALLATION
1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
2. Tighten VSS retaining bolt to 4-6 Nm (36-53 in lb).
1. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
2. Remove dual converter Y-pipe from exhaust system.
3. Disconnect Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) electrical connector.
4. Remove VSS shield from VSS.
5. Remove VSS retaining bolt and VSS from transaxle.
6. Remove retainer clip and speedometer gear from VSS.
INSTALLATION
1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
2. Tighten VSS retaining bolt to 4-6 Nm (36-53 in lb).
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.