SYSTEM RELAY, ANTI-LOCK WARNING LAMP RELAY AND PUMP/MOTOR RELAYS (FIG. 2)
REMOVE
See (Fig. 2) Power Distribution Center. Find the lo-
cation of the pump/motor relay in the (PDC). Remove
pump/motor relay by pulling upward and install by
pushing firmly into position. Do not twist the relay
when removing or installing it. See (Fig. 10) in the Relay And Warning Lamp Sec-
tion of this group, for the location of the Anti-Lock
system relay and the Yellow Lamp relay. Remove
the relay from the vehicle using the following proce-
dure. (1) Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from
the relays. Connectors are removed from the relays
by disengaging the connector locking tab from relay
and pulling strait off relay, do not twist. (2) Then remove the relay pack to inner fender at-
taching bolt.
INSTALL The Anti-Lock system and Yellow Lamp relay are
installed using the following procedure. (1) Mount the relay pack to the inner fender with
the anti-rotation tab on the bracket around lip of in-
ner fender hole (Fig. 10). (2) Install the relay pack to inner fender mounting
bolt and torque to 4 N Im (35 in. lbs.). (3) Connect the wiring harness connectors onto the
relays until the locking tabs on the connectors and
relays are fully engaged. Do not twist connectors when
installing them on the relays.
WHEEL SPEED SENSORS
INSPECTION
Inspect tone wheels (Fig. 3) for any missing or broken
teeth, this can cause erratic speed sensor signals.
Tone wheels should show no evidence of contact with
the wheel speed sensor. If contact was made, determine
cause and correct. Excessive runout of the tone wheels can cause erratic
wheel speed sensor signals. Replace assembly if runout
exceeds approximately 0.25 mm (0.010 inch).
FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle and remove front wheel and tire
assembly. (2) Remove screw from clip (Fig. 4) that holds sensor
assembly grommet into fender shield. (3) Carefully, pull sensor assembly grommet from
fender shield. When removing grommet from
fender shield, do not pull on speed sensor cable. (4) Unplug speed sensor cable connector, from ve-
hicle wiring harness. (5) Remove the 2 screws (Fig. 4) that secure the
speed sensor cable, routing tube to the fender well. (6) Remove the 2 sensor assembly grommets from
the retainer bracket, on the strut damper (Fig. 4). (7) Remove speed sensor assembly to steering
knuckle attaching bolt (Fig. 4). (8) Carefully, remove sensor head from steering
knuckle. If the sensor has seized, due to corrosion, use
a hammer and punch to tap edge of sensor ear
Fig. 2 Pump/Motor and Anti-Lock System Relays
Fig. 3 Tone Wheel (Typical)
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(Fig. 5), rocking the sensor side to side until free. DO
NOT USE PLIERS ON SENSOR HEAD.
INSTALLATION (1) Connect the wheel speed sensor cable connec-
tor, to the vehicle wiring harness. (2) Push sensor assembly grommet into hole in
fender shield. Install clip and screw (Fig. 4). Torque
screw to 4 N Im (35 in. lbs.).
(3) Install speed sensor cable grommets in bracket
on strut damper (Fig. 4). (4) Install speed sensor cable routing tube to fender
well (Fig. 4). Torque both screws to 4 N Im (35 in. lbs.).
(5) Coat the speed sensor with High Temperature
Multi-purpose E.P. Grease before installing into the
steering knuckle. Install speed sensor attaching screw
and tighten to 7 N Im (60 in. lbs.)
CAUTION: Proper installation of wheel speed sensor
cables is critical to continued system operation. Be
sure that cables are routed correctly and installed in
all retainers. Failure to properly route and install
cables in retainers, as shown in this section. May
result in contact with moving parts and/or over ex-
tension of cables, resulting in an open circuit.
REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (FIGS. 6 AND 8)
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle and remove wheel and tire assem-
bly. (2) Remove sensor assembly grommet from under-
body and pull harness through hole in underbody. (3) Unplug connector from harness.
(4) Remove sensor grommet bracket screw from
body hose bracket, just forward of trailing arm bush-
ing. (5) Remove sensor assembly clip, located on the
inboard side of trailing arm. (6) Remove sensor wire fastener from rear brake
hose bracket. (7) Remove outboard sensor assembly retainer nut.
(8) Remove sensor head screw.
(9) Carefully, remove sensor head from adapter as-
sembly. If the sensor has seized, due to corrosion, DO
NOT USE PLIERS ON SENSOR HEAD. Use a ham-
mer and a punch (Fig. 7) and tap edge of sensor ear,
rocking the sensor side to side until free.
INSTALLATION
Installation is reverse order of removal. Be sure to
coat sensor with High Temperature Multi-purpose E.P.
Grease before installing into adapter assembly.
Tighten screw to 7 N Im (60 in. lbs.) torque. Avoid
getting grease on the pickup area of the speed sensor
assembly.
Fig. 4 Front Wheel Speed Sensor Routing
Fig. 5 Removing Speed Sensor (Typical)
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DUAL FUNCTION PRESSURE SWITCH
REMOVE
WARNING: FAILURE TO DE-PRESSURIZE THE HY-
DRAULIC ACCUMULATOR PRIOR TO REMOVING
DUAL FUNCTION PRESSURE SWITCH. WILL RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO
PAINTED SURFACES OF THE VEHICLE. CAUTION: THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF
THE HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY IN THE AREA OF THE
DUAL FUNCTION PRESSURE SWITCH, BEFORE RE-
MOVING THE SWITCH FROM HYDRAULIC ASSEM-
BLY. USE MOPAR BRAKE PARTS CLEANER OR AN
EQUIVALENT. EXTREME CARE MUST BE USED SO
NO DIRT IS ALLOWED TO ENTER THE HYDRAULIC
ASSEMBLY THROUGH WHERE THE DUAL FUNC-
TION PRESSURE SWITCH IS MOUNTED. ANY DIRT
ENTERING HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY MAY PLUG IN-
TERNAL PASSAGES CAUSING A HYDRAULIC AS-
SEMBLY FAILURE.
(1) Fully de-pressurize the hydraulic accumulator by
pumping brake pedal a minimum of 40 times. Use
procedure described in De-Pressurizing Hydraulic Ac-
cumulator listed earlier in this section. (2) Raise vehicle See Hoisting, Group 0.
(3) From under vehicle, disconnect wiring harness
connectors from dual function pressure switch and
boost pressure transducer (Fig. 9) on the bottom of
hydraulic assembly.
WARNING: WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN PER-
FORMING THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE. SERIOUS
EYE INJURY CAN RESULT FROM BRAKE FLUID
CONTACTING THE EYES.
(4) Be sure that the hydraulic system is de-
pressurized. Remove the dual function pressure
switch from the hydraulic assembly using Socket,
Special Tool 6607 (Fig. 10). Access to the switch is from
under the vehicle using a long extension.
Fig. 6 Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Routing at Trailing Arm
Fig. 7 Removing Speed Sensor (Typical)
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INSTALL
CAUTION: Be sure that the dual function pressure
switch is thoroughly cleaned using Mopar Brake
Parts Cleaner or an equivalent before installing it
into the hydraulic assembly. Wet the O-ring seals
on the switch with fresh clean brake fluid before in-
stalling it into the hydraulic assembly.
Fig. 8 Body Routing of Rear Speed Sensor Wiring
Fig. 9 Dual Function Pressure Switch And Pressure Transducer Wiring
Fig. 10 Dual Function Pressure Switch Remove/ Install
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CAUTION: Do not insert dual function pressure
switch into hydraulic assembly using the socket
and ratchet. Cross threading of the switch may oc-
cur. (1) Install the dual function pressure switch into
the hydraulic assembly by hand until the O-ring
seals are seated. (2) Using Socket, Special Tool 6607, (Fig. 10)
torque the dual function pressure switch into the hy-
draulic assembly to 12 N Im (9 ft. lbs.).
(3) Connect the wiring harness connectors (Fig. 9)
onto the dual function pressure switch and the boost
pressure transducer. Be sure the locking tabs on the
connectors are fully engaged on the switches. (4) Lower the vehicle.
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the on position and
let the system pressurize. Check for any leaks at the
dual function pressure switch. (6) Fully de-pressurize the hydraulic assembly a
second time. This will purge any air out that may
have entered hydraulic assembly when the switch
was removed. Turn the ignition switch to the on po-
sition and let the system pressurize again. (7) Road test vehicle to insure that the brake sys-
tem is performing correctly.
PRIMARY PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
REMOVE
WARNING: FAILURE TO FULLY DE-PRESSURIZE
THE HYDRAULIC BLADDER ACCUMULATOR PRIOR
TO REMOVING PRIMARY PRESSURE TRANS-
DUCER. WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
AND/OR DAMAGE TO PAINTED SURFACES OF THE
VEHICLE.
To remove primary pressure transducer (Fig. 11),
from hydraulic assembly, removal of hydraulic as-
sembly from vehicle is notrequired.
(1) Fully de-pressurize the hydraulic accumulator
by pumping brake pedal a minimum of 40 times. Use
procedure described in De-Pressurizing Hydraulic Ac-
cumulator listed earlier in this section. (2) Remove as much brake fluid as possible from
the brake fluid reservoir, using a syringe or equiva-
lent method. (3) Using oil filter band wrench, Special Tool
C-4065 or equivalent, (Fig. 12) loosen bladder accu-
mulator. Then remove bladder accumulator and
brake fluid spray shield from hydraulic assembly. (4) Remove high pressure banjo fitting (Fig. 13)
from hydraulic assembly. (5) Using needle nose pliers, remove the 3 fluid
reservoir retaining pins from the hydraulic assembly
(Fig. 14). Compress barb on opposite side of retaining
pin, to prevent pin from breaking. CAUTION: Be extremely careful during the following
procedure to avoid damaging or puncturing brake
fluid reservoir during its removal.
(6) Remove brake fluid reservoir from hydraulic
assembly by carefullyprying between reservoir and
hydraulic assembly using a blunt pry bar (Fig. 15).
Use a rocking motion to help disengage reservoir
from grommets while prying. (7) Remove brake fluid level sensor from reservoir
and remove fluid reservoir from vehicle. (8) Remove hydraulic assembly wiring harness
connector from the primary pressure transducer (Fig.
16).
Fig. 11 Primary Pressure Transducer Location On Hydraulic Assembly
Fig. 12 Removing Bladder Accumulator
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² PSIÐPounds per Square Inch (pressure)
² WSSÐWheel Speed Sensor
NORMAL BRAKING SYSTEM FUNCTION
Under normal braking conditions, the ABS System
functions the same as a standard brake system with
a diagonally split master cylinder and conventional
vacuum assist. If a wheel locking tendency is detected during a
brake application, the system will enter Anti-Lock
mode. During Anti-Lock Braking, hydraulic pressure
in the four wheel circuits is modulated to prevent
any wheel from locking. Each wheel circuit is de-
signed with a set of electrical valves and hydraulic
line to provide modulation, although for vehicle sta-
bility, both rear wheel valves receive the same elec-
trical signal. The system can build or reduce
pressure at each wheel, depending on signals gener-
ated by the wheel speed sensors (WSS) at each wheel
and received at the Controller Anti-Lock Brake
(CAB).
MAJOR COMPONENTS
The following is a list of major system components.
Details of all components can be found later in this
section. See (Fig. 1) for the general location of the
components in the vehicle.
MASTER CYLINDER AND VACUUM BOOSTER
The Bendix Anti-Lock 6 Brake System uses the ve-
hicles standard Master Cylinder/Reservoir and Vac-
uum Booster (Fig. 2). The master cylinder primary
and secondary outputs go directly to the Modulator
Assembly.
MODULATOR AND PUMP MOTOR/ASSEMBLY
The Modulator Assembly (Fig. 3) contains the
wheel circuit valves used for brake pressure modula-
tion and the Pump/Motor. The Pump/Motor function, as part of the Modulator
Assembly. Is to pump low pressure brake fluid from
the brake fluid sump into the ABS Accumulator.
During a stop which requires the ABS system to be-
come operational.
WHEEL SPEED SENSORS
A Wheel Speed Sensor (Fig. 4) is located at each
wheel to transmit wheel speed information to the
Controller Anti-Lock Brake (CAB).
Fig. 2 Master Cylinder Brake Booster Assemble
Fig. 3 Modulator And Pump/Motor Assembly
Fig. 4 Wheel Speed Sensor
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CONTROLLER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (CAB)
The (CAB) (Fig. 5) is a small control computer
which receives wheel speed information, controls An-
ti-Lock operation and monitors system operation.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES OPERATION AND
PERFORMANCE
This Anti-Lock Braking System represents the cur-
rent state-of-the-art in vehicle braking systems and
offers the driver increased safety and control during
braking. This is accomplished by a sophisticated sys-
tem of electrical and hydraulic components. As a re-
sult, there are a few performance characteristics that
may at first seem different but should be considered
normal. These characteristics are discussed below.
More technical details are discussed further in this
section.
PEDAL FEEL
Since the Bendix Anti-Lock 6 Braking System uses
the conventional Booster/Master Cylinder. The brake
pedal feel during normal braking is the same as con-
ventional Non ABS equipped cars. When Anti-Lock is activated during hard braking
due to a wheel lockup tendency. Brake pedal effort
will increase do to the master cylinder pressure be-
ing isolated from the brake system. Some brake
pedal movement and associated noises may be felt
and herd by the driver. This is normal of a Anti-Lock
Braking System due to pressurized fluid being trans-
ferred to and from the wheel brakes.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATION
During Anti-Lock Braking, brake pressures are
modulated by cycling electric solenoid valves. The cy-
cling of these valves can be faintly heard as a series
of popping or ticking noises. In addition, the cycling
may be felt as a pulsation in the brake pedal, al-
though no pedal movement will be noticed. If Anti-
Lock Operation occurs during hard braking, some pulsation may be felt in the vehicle body due to fore
and aft movement of the suspension as brake pres-
sures are modulated.
Although ABS operation is available at virtually
all vehicle speeds. It will automatically turn off at
speeds below 3 to 5 mph. Wheel lockup may be per-
ceived at the very end of an anti lock stop and is con-
sidered normal.
TIRE NOISE & MARKS
Although the ABS system prevents complete wheel
lock-up, some wheel slip is desired in order to
achieve optimum braking performance. During brake
pressure modulation, as brake pressure is increased,
wheel slip is allowed to reach up to 30%. This means
that the wheel rolling velocity is 30% less than that
of a free rolling wheel at a given vehicle speed. This
slip may result in some tire chirping, depending on
the road surface. This sound should not be inter-
preted as total wheel lock-up. Complete wheel lock up normally leaves black tire
marks on dry pavement. The Anti-Lock Braking Sys-
tem will not leave dark black tire marks since the
wheel never reaches a locked condition. Tire marks
may however be noticeable as light patched marks.
VEHICLE PERFORMANCE
Anti-Lock Brakes provide the driver with some
steering control during hard braking, however there
are conditions where the system does not provide any
benefit. In particular, hydroplaning is still possible
when the tires ride on a film of water. This results in
the vehicles tires leaving the road surface rendering
the vehicle virtually uncontrollable. In addition, ex-
treme steering maneuvers at high speed or high
speed cornering beyond the limits of tire adhesion to
the road surface may cause vehicle skidding, inde-
pendent of vehicle braking. For this reason, the ABS
system is termed Anti-Lock instead of Anti-Skid.
SYSTEM SELF-DIAGNOSTICS
The Bendix Anti-Lock 6 Brake System has been
designed with the following self diagnostics capabil-
ity. The self diagnostic ABS startup cycle begins when
the ignition switch is in the on position. An electrical
check is completed on the ABS components such as
Wheel Speed Sensor Continuity and System and
other Relay continuity. During this check the Amber
Anti-Lock Light is on for approximately 1-2 seconds. Further Functional testing is accomplished once
the vehicle is set in motion. (1) The solenoid valves and the pump/motor are ac-
tivated briefly to verify function. (2) The voltage output from the wheel speed sen-
sors is verified to be within the correct operating
range.
Fig. 5 Controller Anti-Lock Brake (CAB)
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PROPORTIONING VALVES
Two Proportioning Valves (Fig. 3) are used in the
system, one for each rear brake hydraulic circuit.
The Proportioning Valves function the same as in a
standard brake system. The Proportioning Valves are
located on the bottom of the hydraulic assembly (Fig.
1). They are the same screw in type as the ones used
on the Bendix Anti-Lock 10 and Bosh Anti-Lock
Brake systems.
WHEEL SPEED SENSORS
One Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS), is located at each
wheel (Fig. 4 and 5), and sends a small (AC) signal
to the control module (CAB). This signal is generated
by magnetic induction. The magnetic induction is
created, when a toothed sensor ring Tone Wheel (Fig.
6) passes a stationary magnetic Wheel Speed Sensor.
The (CAB) converts the (AC) signal generated at
each wheel into a digital signal. If a wheel locking
tendency is detected, the (CAB) will then modulate
hydraulic pressure to prevent the wheel(s) from lock-
ing. The front Wheel Speed Sensor is attached to a boss
in the steering knuckle (Fig. 4). The tone wheel is
part of the outboard constant velocity joint. The rear
Wheel Speed Sensor is mounted to the caliper adap-
tor (Fig. 5) and the rear tone wheel is an integral
part of the rear wheel hub (Fig. 6). The speed sensor
air gap is NOT adjustable. The four Wheel Speed Sensors are serviced individ-
ually. The front Tone Wheels are serviced as an as-
sembly with the outboard constant velocity joint. The
rear Tone Wheels are serviced as an assembly with
the rear brake hub. Correct Anti-Lock system operation is dependent
on the vehicle's wheel speed signals, that are gener-
ated by the Wheel Speed Sensors. The vehicle's
wheels and tires must all be the same size and type
to generate accurate signals. In addition, the tires
must be inflated to the recommended pressures for
optimum system operation. Variations in wheel and
tire size or significant variations in inflation pres-
sure can produce inaccurate wheel speed signals.
Fig. 3 Proportioning Valve Identification
Fig. 4 Front Wheel Speed Sensor
Fig. 5 Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
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