
SEBU8088-06 117
Maintenance Section
Speed Sensor - Clean/Inspect
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Illustration 73
One speed/timing sensor (1) is mounted in the
camshaft cover. A second speed/timing sensor (2) is
mounted in the front housing. Both of these sensors
are pulled into position by a bolt.
1. Remove the speed/timing sensors from the front
housing. Check the condition of the plastic end
of the speed/timing sensors for wear and/or
contaminants.
2. Clean the metal shavings and other debris from
the face of the speed/timing sensors. Use the
procedure in the Service Manual in order to
calibrate the speed/timing sensors.
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Illustration 74
The third speed/timing sensor has a threaded end,
and screws directly into the flywheel housing.
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Illustration 75
1. Remove the sensor. Inspect the condition of the
end of the magnet. Look for signs of wear and
contaminants.
2. Clean any debris from the face of the magnet.
3. Check the tension of the sliphead. Gently extend
sliphead (4) for a minimum of 4 mm (0.16 inch).
Then push back the sliphead.
When the sliphead has the correct tension, at
least22N(5lb)offorceisrequiredtopushinthe
sliphead from the extended position.
NOTICE
The sliphead must be fully extended when the speed/
timing sensor is installed so that the sensor maintains
the correct clearance with the speed-timing wheel.
If the correct clearance is not maintained, the signal
from the sensor will not be generated.
Do not install the sensor between the teeth of the
speed-timing wheel. Damage to the sensor would re-
sult. Before installing the sensor, ensure that a tooth
of the wheel is visible in the mounting hole for the sen-
sor.
4. Install the engine speed/timing sensor.
a. Ensure that a tooth on the speed-timing wheel
is visible in the mounting hole for the sensor.
b. Extend sliphead (2) by a minimum of 4 mm
(0.16 inch).
c. Coat the threads of the sensor with 4C-5597
Anti-Seize Compound.
Note: The sliphead is designed to contact a tooth
during the first revolution of the speed-timing wheel.
For the maximum allowable clearance between
the sliphead and the tooth, refer to the engine’s
Specifications manual.
d. Install the sensor. Tighten the sensor to
40 ± 5 N·m (30 ± 4 lb ft).