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Wheel Speed Sensor


WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
It consists of a sensor and a rotor. The sensor is attached to the knuckle on the front wheels and to the axle shaft bearing holder on the rear wheels. The rotor is press-fit in the axle shaft.

The flux generated from electrodes magnetized by a magnet in the sensor varies due to rotation of the rotor, and the electromagnetic induction generates alternating voltage in the coil. This voltage draws a ~sine curve" with the frequency proportional to rotor speed and it allows detection of wheel speed.