Montego AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
5. Remove the fluid pan gasket.
6. NOTE: Check the transaxle case to see if the filter pickup tube seal is stuck in the case. If the pickup tube seal is in the case it will need to be
removed.
Remove and discard the fluid filter.
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Use a suitable seal pick to remove the seal if it is stuck in the case.
7. CAUTION: Do not pull up on the wire harness. Damage to the wiring harness could result.
Depress the tab on the electrical connector and pull up on the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) connector to disconnect.
8. CAUTION: The OSS sensor has a spacer under the sensor for the bolt. This is used for keeping the sensor a specific distance from the
differential gears.
Remove the OSS sensor bolt sensor and spacer.