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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2006ELEMENT EX, 2.4 YH1, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESTRACTION CONTROLABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM)WHEEL SENSOR INSPECTION

2006 Honda Element EX, 2.4 YH1, Standard

Wheel Sensor Inspection

2006 Honda Element EX, 2.4 YH1, StandardSECTION Wheel Sensor Inspection

Remove the appropriate front driveshaft (see FRONT DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL ) or rear driveshaft (see REAR DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL ).
Check the magnetic encoder after cleaning the encoder. If necessary, replace the front wheel bearing (see KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ) or rear wheel bearing unit (see KNUCKLE/HUB/WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT ).
Front

Fig 1: Checking Magnetic Encoder Cleaning Encoder (Front)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Rear

Fig 2: Checking Magnetic Encoder Cleaning Encoder (Rear)
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Measure the air gap between the wheel sensor and the magnetic encoder all the way around while rotating the encoder.
Standard:

Front/Rear: 0.5-1.5 mm (0.02-0.06 in.)
NOTE:
- Install the wheel bearing with the magnetic encoder (brown color) toward the inside of the knuckle.
- Remove any oil, grease, dust, or other foreign material from the encoder surface.
- Keep magnetic tools away from the encoder surface.
- Be careful not to damage the encoder surface when you insert the wheel bearing.

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.