Originally posted by todras: ....seldom any need to remove that speedo pinion/carrier on most trans jobs. Only time it needs to come out is if the gear is damaged on the pinion/drive or the 'O' ring seal is leaking on the carrier....just FWIW
Sure, or if you tear the wire out of the VSS installing the engine and you need to replace it. I'm not sure how it came uninstalled, nor can I fathom the plastic gear "falling into the transmission" either. I have to go out to the garage and nut and bolt everything because of a clunk on acceleration/deceleration, and maybe I'll give her a look.
