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Wheel Sensor Inspection

  1. Clean the magnetic encoder, and make sure no metal or other debris is stuck to the magnetic encoder surface.
  2. Check the magnetic encoder (A) for damage. If cracked or damaged, replace the encoder (wheel bearing).

    Front 

    Fig 1: Checking Magnetic Encoder Clearance - Front
    G05498651Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Rear 

    Fig 2: Checking Magnetic Encoder Clearance - Rear
    G05498652Courtesy 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: 1.0-1.7 mm (0.04-0.07 in.) 

    Rear: 0.9-1.8 mm (0.04-0.07 in.)