Where does the speedometer connect to automatic transmission on a 2002 jeep liberty?

The speedometer on a 2002 Jeep Liberty doesn't directly connect to the automatic transmission in the same way older vehicles did with a mechanical cable. Instead, it receives its signal electronically. The connection is through the vehicle speed sensor (VSS).

This sensor is located on the transmission itself, though the exact location varies slightly depending on the specific transmission type. It's usually a magnetic sensor that's either bolted directly to the transmission case or integrated into a nearby housing. The VSS sends a signal to the PCM (Powertrain Control Module), which then transmits the speed data to the instrument cluster (where the speedometer is located).