Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Branches Eastern Canada TSS replacement .. Oh!! The Horror!!!!!

Well those that are about to do this I salute you!
Be prepared for anything!
I picked up my Turbine sensor today and thought what the hell I can do this
this afternoon no problem it should take 45 minutes.

NO PROBLEM my a$$!
That thing wouldn't budge I used 1 can of liquid wrench! (yup 1 can).
Started off thinking I could do it with the wheel on, I tried couldn't budge it, so pulled the wheel off.
Still couldn't budge it!
So I get out the mini crowbar to break the seal a little, it was working great!
Got my neighbour to grab the vise grips while I gently use the crowbar on the seal (we are an hour into this so far)
an what happens SNAP!!!!!!!!!
Damn thing shattered and went straight in with nothing to pull from to get it out.
I spend the next 2.5 hours drilling, chipping, pulling....etc
Finally at the 4 hour mark! (yup 4 hours) it slides out like butter!!!!!
Damn thing has a magnet in it that sucks it back in everytime you get it close to getting it out...
My magnet finally broke off and with 3 different sets of needle nose it finally came out!!!!!

It took 10 minutes to put in new sensor, but took 4 hours to get it out!

So all I will say is GOOD LUCK, clear your whole day and be very patient!!!
Was it worth it, damn I don't know let me drive somewhere first!!!!!!

Well that is not too encouraging since I'll be helping do Keith's tomorrow. I would like to get other things done tomorrow as well. Better not take 4 hours.

Beyond all the meyhem what are your inital thoughts on this mod?

Previous installer probably forgot the petroleum jelly.


Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor


Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to «Section 100-02».

2. Place a drain pan beneath the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor.

3. Remove the TSS sensor.

-Disconnect the TSS sensor electrical connector.

-Remove the bolt.

-Inspect the TSS sensor bore.

4. Inspect the O - ring seal for nicks or cuts; install a new as necessary.


Installation

Note:
Apply a light coat of petroleum jelly to the O - ring seal before installation.

1. Install the TSS sensor.

-Connect the TSS electrical connector.

2. Remove the drain pan.

3. Lower the vehicle.

4. Check the transmission fluid level, add Motorcraft MERCON® Multi - purpose automatic transmission fluid or equivalent meeting MERCON ® specification as necessary.

5. Start the engine and move the transaxle range selector lever through all gear positions.

Thanks Horseydug, that'll come in handy.

LMAO!!
horseydug I thought it was gonna be that easy too!
BTW nothing comes out the hole no need for a pan!
Just plastic shards from drilling!

Well Mark as much as I hated what happened to me, in my drunk'n state
right now man I can't believe I'm typing this I will be there..........

I must be otta my mind to go through this again...

Thanks Jeff. You've scared Mark now.... he prolly doesn't even wanna do it.. oh well. he has no choice. if he doesn't I'll use my tart-a-rang on him!

Noooo not the Tart-arang......please I don't think I could take it. Too sticky and all.

Guys maybe my mind is not working well today ... but what does the TSS do? Did you get a better one or did yours fail. I guess I'm just confused!