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Wheel end condition detection system

  • US 7,228,932 B2
  • Filed: 07/17/2003
  • Issued: 06/12/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/17/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A wheel end condition detection system comprising:

  • a wheel end assembly;

    a controller detecting lateral movement of said wheel end assembly and generating a fault code in response to said lateral movement reaching a predetermined value;

    an anti lock brake system (ABS) sensor connected to said controller for sensing said lateral movement;

    a warning device activated in response to said fault code, wherein said warning device includes an ABS warning light; and

    a vehicle component other than said warning device in electrical communication with said controller that is controlled in response to said fault code for maintaining safe operation of a vehicle.

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