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Wheel Sensor Inspection

  1. Clean the encoder, and make sure no metal is stuck to the encoder surface.
  2. Check the magnetic encoder (A) for damage. If cracked or damaged, replace the encoder.
    • Front: Wheel bearing replacement (see WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT )
    • Rear: Hub bearing unit (see KNUCKLE/HUB REPLACEMENT )

      Front 

      Fig 1: Identifying Magnetic Encoder And Wheel Sensor (Front)
      G05492206Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

      Rear 

      Fig 2: Identifying Magnetic Encoder And Wheel Sensor (Rear)
      G05492207Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Measure the air gap between the wheel sensor (B) and the magnetic encoder all the way around while rotating the encoder.

    Standard: 

    Front: 0.5-1.2 mm (0.02-0.05 in.) 

    Rear: 0.4-1.1 mm (0.02-0.04 in.)