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Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor: Installation

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  1. Inspect the O-ring seal for damage. Install a new seal if damaged. Lubricate the O-ring seal with petroleum jelly to prevent damage to the O-ring seal.
    1. Install the OSS sensor into the transmission.
    2. Tighten the OSS sensor screw.
      • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
    3. Fig 1: Installing OSS Sensor Into Transmission
      G03863314Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Connect the OSS sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Connecting OSS Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03863315Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Connect the HO2S sensor connector to the transmission case.
    Fig 3: Connecting HO2S Sensor Connector To Transmission Case
    G03863316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the shift cable and bracket.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
      Fig 4: Installing Shift Cable And Bracket
      G03863317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. 4x4 vehicles 

  6. Install the front driveshaft in the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Installing Front Driveshaft In Vehicle
    G03863318Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the front driveshaft to the transfer case.
    • Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
    Fig 6: Installing Front Driveshaft To Transfer Case
    G03863319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the front driveshaft to the front differential.
    • Tighten to 18 Nm (13 lb-ft).
    Fig 7: Installing Front Driveshaft To Front Differential
    G03863320Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.