Wheel Speed Sensor: Testing and Inspection

CAUTION: The tone wheels used on this vehicle equipped with the Teves Mark 20 Antilock Brake System are different then those used on past models of this vehicle equipped with antilock brakes. Reduced braking performance will result if this part is used on earlier model vehicles and an accident could result. Do not use on pre-1998 model year vehicles.

Carefully inspect tonewheel at the suspected faulty wheel speed sensor for missing, chipped or broken teeth, this can cause erratic speed sensor signals.

Tonewheels should show no evidence of contact with the wheel speed sensors. If contact was made, determine cause and correct before replacing the wheel speed sensor.

Excessive runout of the tonewheel can cause erratic wheel speed sensor signals. Refer to Tonewheel Runout in the Specification Section in this section of the service manual for the tonewheel runout specification. Replace drive shaft assembly or rear hub/bearing assembly if tonewheel runout exceeds the specification.

Inspect tonewheels for looseness on their mounting surfaces. Tonewheels are pressed onto their mounting surfaces and should not rotate independently from the mounting surface.

Check the wheel speed sensor head alignment to the tone wheel. Also check the gap between the speed sensor head and the tone wheel to ensure it is at specification. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Clearance in the Specification Section in this section of the service manual.