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Repair Procedures: Inspection: Speedometer

  1. Adjust the pressure of the tires to the specified level.
  2. Drive the vehicle onto a speedometer tester. Use wheel chocks (A) as appropriate.
    Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Chocks
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  3. Check if the speedometer indicator range is within the standard values.
    CAUTION: Do not operate the clutch suddenly or increase/decrease speed rapidly while testing.
    NOTE: Tire wear and tire over or under inflation will increase the indication error.

    CANADA 

    SPEEDOMETER REFERENCE CHART

    Velocity (km/h) 20 40 60 80 100
    Tolerance (km/h) +2.6
    +0.1    		 +2.9
    +0.4    		 +3.2
    +0.7    		 +4.0
    +1.0    		 +4.3
    +1.3
    Velocity (km/h) 120 140 160 180 220
    Tolerance (km/h) +4.6
    +1.6    		 +5.0
    +2.0    		 +5.5
    +2.5    		 +6.5
    +3.0    		 +7.5
    +4.0

    USA 

    SPEEDOMETER REFERENCE CHART

    Velocity (MPH) 20 40 60 80
    Tolerance (MPH) +2.3
    +0.3    		 +2.5
    +0.5    		 +2.9
    +0.9    		 +3.8
    +1.3
    Velocity (MPH) 100 120 140 150
    Tolerance (MPH) +4.2
    +1.7    		 +5.1
    +2.1    		 +5.5
    +2.5    		 +5.9
    +2.9
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