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Front Vehicle Speed Sensor: Removal

  1. Remove the transmission assembly from the vehicle. Refer to , REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly.
  2. Disconnect the rear vehicle speed sensor connector.
    NOTE: Secure the transmission harness to the transmission body using wire etc.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
    G06651999Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the extension case.
    Fig 2: Identifying Extension Case
    G06652000Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the center differential carrier. Refer to , REMOVAL , Center Differential Carrier.
  5. Lay along the transmission case, and then remove the oil pan.
  6. Remove the old gasket on the oil pan and transmission case completely.
  7. Disconnect the front vehicle speed sensor connector.
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
    G05668774Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the front vehicle speed sensor securing bolt.
    Fig 4: Identifying Front Vehicle Speed Sensor
    G06652002Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  9. Remove the front vehicle speed sensor through the hole of AT transmission main case.