Wheel Speed Sensor: Description and Operation

COMPONENT PARTS

Wheel Sensor and Sensor Rotor

NOTE:
- Wheel sensor of front wheel is installed on steering knuckle.
- Sensor rotor of front wheel is integrated in wheel hub and bearing assembly.
- Wheel sensor of rear wheel is installed on wheel hub and bearing assembly. (2WD)
- Wheel sensor of rear wheel is installed on axle housing. (AWD)
- Sensor rotor of rear wheel is integrated in wheel hub and bearing assembly. (2WD)
- Sensor rotor of rear wheel is integrated on drive shaft. (AWD)
- Never measure resistance and voltage value using a tester because sensor is active sensor.





- Downsize and weight reduction is aimed. IC for detection portion and magnet for sensor rotor are adopted.
- Power supply is supplied to detection portion so that magnetic field line is read. Magnetic field that is detected is converted to current signal.
- When sensor rotor rotates, magnetic field changes. Magnetic field change is converted to current signals (rectangular wave) and is transmitted to ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit). Change of magnetic field is proportional to wheel speed.