Sensor Wheel, Checking

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CAUTION:

Do not place the sensor wheel near magnets (for example lamp base, speakers).

There is a risk of destroying the sensor wheel by magnetic force.

- Before installing the drive plate/flywheel or sensor wheel, check the function of the sensor wheel.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Gauge - Sender Wheel: T10473

Fig 1: Gauge - Sender Wheel
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Procedure

Fig 2: Gauge - Sender Wheel T10473

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Sensor wheel removed. Refer to SENSOR WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Check the entire circumference of the sensor wheel using the Gauge - Sender Wheel: T10473 as shown.

Sensor wheel test diagram

Fig 3: Sensor Wheel Test Diagram

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A -

Sensor Wheel OK

B -

Sensor Wheel Faulty