SPEEDOMETER CHECK


caution
  • Be sure to set the rear wheels on the free roller. (The vehicle may dash forward or the drive train may be damaged). <4WD>
  • Since the diagnosis code may be set in the ABS-ECU or ASTC-ECU when checking the speedometer with speedometer tester, erase the diagnosis code.
  • Do not accelerate or decelerate suddenly during servicing work.
1.Check that the current tyre inflation pressures meet the inflation pressure label (Refer to GROUP 31 - On-vehicle Service ).
2.Move <4WD> drive mode-selector to "4H" position.

3.Set the vehicle on the speedometer tester and set the front wheels on the free roller.

4.To prevent front wheel lateral runout or vehicle sudden start, attach a chain or wire to the front and rear towing hooks and fix the other end of the chain or wire to the anchor plate.
5.Check that the speedometer indicating range is within the standard value and the needle fluctuation is within the limit value.
Standard value:
Standard indicator km/h (mph)
Allowance range km/h (mph)
40 (25)
40.5 - 44.5 (25.5 - 28.5)
80 (50)
81.5 - 86.5 (50.5 - 53.5)
120 (75)
122.5 - 128.5 (76.0 - 80.0)
160 (100)
162.5 - 169.5 (101.5 - 106.5)