Purpose
The speedometer notifies the driver of the speed at which the vehicle is traveling.
Function
The instrument cluster controls the speedometer needle based on the vehicle speed signal from the PCM and displays the current vehicle speed.
Construction
An analog needle display speedometer with a stepping motor mechanism has been adopted.

Operation
The instrument cluster receives (1) the vehicle speed signal from the PCM when the ignition is switched ON (engine on).
The instrument cluster moves the needle based on the vehicle speed signal and displays (2) the current vehicle speed.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Odometer/Tripmeter
TachometerFront Drive Shaft (Tripod Joint) Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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(See Boot Band (Transaxle Side (Large Diameter)) Disassembly Note.)
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
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in the figure.
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