need vss help

[shonutt]

i just got a code for the vss can anyone tell me were it is located and how to remove it and how difficult is it to replace. any special tools needed

 

[Off Road SHO]

Yes, it is on the top side of the tranny, right next to where the right side axle goes into the tranny. It is VERY difficult to get at. Period. If you take off the Y-pipe it will be somewhat easier.

There is a heat shield that covers the VSS and is held on by one of the VSS's bolts, I believe. I think there's a recent thread concerning this very problem.

Tom

 

[SHOdownTN]

Heat kills the VSS. Some shops will remove the sheild while in there working but it really needs to be there to keep heat off the VSS.
I don't remember where the tread went but I did the swap too. I didn't have a code for it I don't think but I think I did it cause the tranny was shifting weired. My tranny went boom.

 

[shonutt]

looks like i will need a 24 pack of ice cold beer and a nice full day of working under the car :corn:

 

[SHOdownTN]

looks like i will need a 24 pack of ice cold beer and a nice full day of working under the car :corn:

I think I did it in 4 hours. Worst part was hunting the correct size for the bolts that hold the vss in. I think they are 10mm.
Just imagine working on something you can't see. It all has to be done by feel. You may get angry. If you do crawl out and relaxe a few minutes and get something to drink and go back. It doesn't help to get angry, don't ask how I know.
It would have been like a sceen on American Chopper.................

 

[93SHO'nOFF]

If you use a 1/4" swivel head ratchet,8" long 1/4" drive extension with a 10mm 1/4" swivel socket you can get to the bolt without removing the exhaust.Kind of tricky to do but it saves time and agrivation on dealing with rusted exhaust bolts.I've got it down to 30-40 min.

 

[shonutt]

thanks for the tips just got it done it took 4 1/2 hours of cussing and almost giving up but i got it done and it drives like new again i would hate to know how much a dealer would charge to do this.. :hpoop: but thanks again by the way that swivel idea helped alot

 

[SHOdownTN]

Bet your glad that's done. That has to be the hardest thing I have replaced so far.

 

[Robert Lund]

Me Thinks its a good idea to replace while i have motor on a stand.is this a common item to go bad? new SHO owner just getting my homework done.Have found alot on this site thanks guys!

 

[shonutt]

im not sure on how common it is but if the motor is out and the y pipe is down go for it i paid 20 bucks at autozone for one better to fix now then not have to worry about it later and have it take 4 1/2 hours of working blind