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Wheel Speed Sensor: Testing and Inspection

FRONT ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR INSPECTION

Clearance Inspection

1. Check the clearance between the wheel-speed sensor and the sensor rotor.

Clearance 0.3 - 1.1 mm (0.012 - 0.043 inch)





2. If not as specified, replace the ABS wheel-speed sensor or sensor rotor as necessary.


Resistance Inspection

1. Disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector.

2. Check resistance at the ABS wheel-speed sensor.

Resistance 1.6 - 2.0 k ohms





3. It not as specified, replace ABS wheel-speed sensor.


Voltage Inspection

1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.

2. Disconnect the wheel-speed sensor connector.

3. Check each wheel by rotating it at one revolution per second.

Voltage 0.25 - 3.0 V (AC)

4. If not as specified, replace the ABS wheel-speed sensor or sensor rotor as necessary.