Windstar V6-232 3.8L (1995)
Speedometer Gear, A/T: Service and Repair
Installation
1. Change speedometer driven gear (EOTZ-17271-A); note position of retaining clip and return to same orientation, (flange towards speedometer
cable).
2. Reinstall Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) into speedometer cover and tighten retaining bolt 4 Nm (3 ft-lb).
3. Inspect 0-ring seal on speedometer cover for any damage.
4. Install new drive gear (F58Z-17285-A) and reinstall bearing (black side up), into transaxle. Take care not to drop bearing into case.
5. Insert speedometer cover, VSS, and speedometer cable assembly through opening above power steering rack. Take care not to damage 0-ring seal
on the speedometer cover. The speedometer cable must be routed between filler tube and transaxle case.
6. Bolt speedometer cover to transmission case. Hand snug bolts to insure cover is evenly mated to case. Torque retaining bolts to 10.5 +/-1.5 Nm (8
+/-1 ft-lb) evenly.
7. Reconnect VSS wire.
8. Reinstall VSS heat shield.
