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Front Wheel Speed Sensor: Operation: Notes

The sensors convert wheel speed into a small AC electrical signal. This signal is transmitted to the CAB. The CAB convert the AC signal into a digital signal for each wheel. This voltage is generated by magnetic induction when a tone wheel passes by the stationary magnetic of the wheel speed sensor.

A gear type tone ring serves as the trigger mechanism for each sensor. The tone rings are mounted at the outboard ends of the front and rear axle shafts.

Fig 1: Identifying Typical Wheel Speed Sensors
G01204685Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

Different sensors are used at the front and rear wheels. The front/rear sensors have the same electrical values but are not interchangeable. The sensors have a resistance between 900 and 1300 ohms.