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 allowable indication error, and check the operation of the odometer.

NOTE: Tire wear and tire over or under inflation will increase the indication error.

2. Check the deflection width of the speedometer indicator.
Reference: Below 0.3 mph