FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Speedometer Head: Testing and Inspection

INSPECT SPEEDOMETER
a. Check the operation.
1. Using a speedometer tester, inspect the speedometer for acceptable indication error and check the operation of the odometer.




Reference: km/h (Canada)




Reference: MPH (U.S.)

NOTE: Tire wear and over or under tire pressure will affect the indication error.

2. Check the deflection width of the speed meter indicator.
Reference: Below 0.5 km/h (0.3 MPH)