Some screw on. Some have a nylon clip that snaps into place when you push the cable on the speedo.
remove the speedometer cable where in enters the tranny and that is where you check/fill
The speedometer cable connects to the transmission speed sensor with a swivel nut. Simply turn the swivel nut to the right to connect the speedometer cable.
remove cable from the transmission and remove the cable from the back of the speedometer up under the dash and then the complete cable can be pulled out.
The back of the speedometer and the tailshaft of the transmission.
it doesnt have one, it is an electronic speedometer
This is very common on the 1996 Ford Escort unfortunately. Basically the speedometer cable has to be re-greased or the speedometer has to be replaced with the older 80mph model. Both "fixes" require disassembly of the dash to get to the cable/speedometer. See the ford escort owners association for more details/instructions.
Remove speedometer head to unscrew and remove cable Remove cable from transmission Re-Install new cable using same routing as original
Remove the dashboard cover. Remove the retaining ring, from the speedometer. Remove the speedometer cable from the back of the speedometer. Reverse the process to install the new speedometer.
The most common reason for a speedometer to fail is a broken speedometer cable. Loosen the nuts on each end of the speedometer cable. Remove the speedometer cable retaining clips. Reverse the process to install the new speedometer cable.
Remove the dash panel cover. Remove the speedometer retaining ring. Remove the cable from the back of the speedometer. Reverse the process to install the new speedometer.
There is no speedometer cable anymore, it's all electronic.
Remove speedometer head Disconnect old cable Follow original routing for new cable Disconnect fitting at side of transmission and remove cable - replace with new