1999 DODGE NEON power steering

ENGINE OIL
SAE VISCOSITY RATING INDICATES ENGINE OIL VISCOSITY
An SAE viscosity grade is used to specify the vis-
cosity of engine oil. SAE 30 specifies a single viscos-
ity engine oil. Engine oils also have multiple
viscosities. These are specified with a dual SAE vis-
cosity grade which indicates the cold-to-hot tempera-
ture viscosity range.
²SAE 30 = single grade engine oil.
²SAE 10W-30 = multiple grade engine oil.
API QUALITY CLASSIFICATION
The API Service Grade specifies the type of perfor-
mance the engine oil is intended to provide. The API
Service Grade specifications also apply to energy con-
serving engine oils.
Use engine oils that are API Service Certified.
5W-30 and 10W-30 MOPAR engine oils conform to
specifications.
Refer to Group 9, Engine for engine oil specifica-
tion.
GEAR LUBRICANTS
SAE ratings also apply to multiple grade gear
lubricants. In addition, API classification defines the
lubricants usage.
LUBRICANTS AND GREASES
Lubricating grease is rated for quality and usage
by the NLGI. All approved products have the NLGI
symbol (Fig. 3) on the label. At the bottom NLGI
symbol is the usage and quality identification letters.
Wheel bearing lubricant is identified by the letterªGº. Chassis lubricant is identified by the latter ªLº.
The letter following the usage letter indicates the
quality of the lubricant. The following symbols indi-
cate the highest quality.
FLUID CAPACITIES
FUEL TANK
All ..........................47.3 L (12.5 gal.)
ENGINE OIL W/FILTER CHANGE
All...........................4.25 L (4.5 qts.)
ENGINE OIL W/OUT FILTER CHANGE
All............................3.8 L (4.0 qts.)
COOLING SYSTEM
All*.............................6L(6.5 qts.)
*Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
NOTE: Overhaul Fill Capacity with Torque Con-
verter Empty
31TH .........................8.4 L (8.9 qts.)
31 TH (Fleet Vehicles).............8.7 L (9.2 qts.)
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
NV T350.................1.9-2.2 L (4.0-4.6 pts.)
POWER STEERING
All...........................0.95 L (2.0 pts.)
Fig. 2 API Symbol
Fig. 3 NLGI Symbol
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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION......................... 3
SCHEDULE ± A.......................... 3SCHEDULE ± B.......................... 4
UNSCHEDULED INSPECTION............... 3
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Service and maintenance procedures for compo-
nents and systems listed in Schedule ± A or B can be
found by using the Group Tab Locator index at the
front of this manual. If it is not clear which group
contains the information needed, refer to the index at
the back of this manual.
There are two maintenance schedules that show
proper service based on the conditions that the vehi-
cle is subjected to. Use the schedule that best
describes these conditions.
Schedule ±A, lists maintenance recommended for
vehicles used for general transportation.
Schedule ±B, lists maintenance recommended for
vehicles used under the following conditions:
²Frequent short trip driving less than 5 miles (8
km)
²Frequent driving in dusty conditions
²Frequent trailer towing
²Extensive idling
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained
high speeds during hot weather, above 90ÉF (32ÉC)
Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The scheduled emission maintenance listed inbold
typeon the Maintenance Schedules, must be done at
the mileage specified to assure the continued proper
functioning of the emission control system. These,
and all other maintenance services included in this
manual, should be done to provide the best vehicle
performance and reliability. More frequent mainte-
nance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.
UNSCHEDULED INSPECTION
At Each Stop For Fuel
²Check engine oil level, add as required.
²Check windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once A Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear
or damage.
²Inspect battery, clean, and tighten terminals as
required.
²Check fluid levels of coolant reservoir, power
steering and automatic transmission and add as
required.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for
correct operation.
At Each Oil Change
²Inspect exhaust system.
²Inspect brake hoses.
²Inspect the CV joints and front suspension com-
ponents.
²Rotate the tires at each oil change interval
shown on Schedule ± A (7,500 miles) or every other
interval shown on schedule ± B (6,000 miles).
²Check coolant level, hoses and clamps.
²Check the manual transaxle fluid level.
²If the mileage is less than 7,500 miles (12 000
km) yearly, replace the engine oil filter at each oil
change.
SCHEDULE ± A
7,500 Miles (12 000 km) or at 6 months
²Change engine oil.
15,000 Miles (24 000 km) or at 12 months
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Adjust drive belt tension.
22,500 Miles (36 000 km) or at 18 months
²Change engine oil.
²Inspect the front brake pads and rear brake lin-
ings.
30,000 Miles (48 000 km) or at 24 months
²Change engine oil.
²Replace engine oil filter.
²Lubricate front suspension ball joints.
²Adjust drive belt tension.
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES POTENTIAL CORRECTIONS
Road Wander 1. Incorrect Tire Pressure 1. Inflate Tires To Rcommended
Pressure
2. Incorrect Front Or Rear Wheel
To e2. Check And Reset Front Wheel
To e
3. Worn Wheel Bearings 3. Replace Wheel Bearing
4. Worn Control Arm Bushings 4. Replace Control Arm Bushing
5. Excessive Friction In Steering
Gear5. Replace Steering Gear
6. Excessive Friction In Steering
Shaft Coupling6. Replace Steering Coupler
7. Excessive Friction In Strut Upper
Bearing7. Replace Strut Bearing
Lateral Pull 1. Unequal Tire Pressure 1. Inflate All Tires To Recommended
Pressure
2. Radial Tire Lead 2. Perform Lead Correction
Procedure
3. Incorrect Front Wheel Camber 3. Check And Reset Front Wheel
Camber
4. Power Steering Gear Imbalance 4. Replace Power Steering Gear
5. Wheel Braking 5. Correct Braking Condition
Causing Lateral Pull
Excessive Steering Free Play 1. Incorrect Steering Gear
Adjustment1. Adjust Or Replace Steering Gear
2. Worn Or Loose Tie Rod Ends 2. Replace Or Tighten Tie Rod Ends
3. Loose Steering Gear Mounting
Bolts3. Tighten Steering Gear Bolts To
The Specified Torque
4. Loose Or Worn Steering Shaft
Coupler5. Replace Steering Shaft Coupler
Excessive Steering Effort 1. Low Tire Pressure 1. Inflate All Tires To Recommended
Pressure
2. Lack Of Lubricant In Steering
Gear2. Replace Steering Gear
3. Low Power Steering Fluid Level 3. Fill Power Steering Fluid
Reservoir To Correct Level
4. Loose Power Steering Pump Belt 4. Correctly Adjust Power Steering
Pump Drive Belt
5. Lack Of Lubricant In Steering Ball
Joints5. Lubricate Or Replace Steering
Ball Joints
6. Steering Gear Malfunction 6. Replace Steering Gear
7. Lack Of Lubricant In Steering
Coupler7. Replace Steering Coupler
2 - 4 SUSPENSIONPL
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

brake vacuum booster. Vacuum seal is removed by
carefullyinserting a small screw driver between the
push rod of the power brake vacuum booster and vac-
uum seal (Fig. 118) and prying seal out of power
brake vacuum booster.Do not attempt to pry seal
out of master cylinder by inserting a tool
between seal and power brake vacuum booster.
(8) Disconnect vacuum hoses from check valve on
power brake vacuum booster (Fig. 119).Do not
remove check valve from power brake vacuum
booster.
NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with antilock brakes,
the hydraulic control unit (HCU) needs to be
removed from the vehicle to allow removal of the
power brake vacuum booster. Refer to Antilock
Brake System Hydraulic Control Unit in the
Removal And Installation Section of the Antilock
Brake System Section of this service manual for the
required procedure.(9) Locate the power brake vacuum booster input
rod to brake pedal attachment under instrument
panel. Position a small screwdriver (Fig. 120) under
the center tang of the retaining clip.
CAUTION: Discard retaining clip when removed, it
is not to be reused. Replace only with a new retain-
ing clip when assembled.
(10) Rotate screwdriver (Fig. 120) enough to allow
retaining clip tang to pass over the end of the brake
pedal pin.
(11) Remove the 4 nuts attaching the power brake
vacuum booster to the dash panel (Fig. 121). The
nuts are accessible from under the instrument panel
in the area of the steering column and brake pedal
bracket.
(12) Slide power brake vacuum booster forward
until mounting studs clear dash panel, then tilt the
booster up and to the center of the vehicle to remove.
Fig. 118 Vacuum Seal Removal From Power Brake
Booster
Fig. 119 Power Brake Vacuum Booster Check Valve
Fig. 120 Input Rod Retaining Pin
Fig. 121 Power Brake Booster Mounting
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(3) Remove the rubber plug from the adjusting
hole in the brake shoe backing plate on both sides of
the vehicle.
(4)Driver (left) side park brake shoe adjust-
ment procedure.Insert a medium size screwdriver
through adjustment hole in backing plate. Position
the srewdriver against the starwheel on the park
brake shoe adjuster mechanism. Using the screw-
driver rotate the starwheeldownwarduntil a slight
drag is felt when turning the rear tire and wheel.
Then, using the screwdriver rotate the starwheel
upwardjust until the rear tire and wheel can be
rotated with no park brake shoe drag. From the
point where there is no more park brake drag rotate
the starwheelupwarda maximum of two additional
clicks. The park brake shoe to drum clearance is
know properly adjusted.
(5)Passenger (right) side park brake shoe
adjustment procedure.Insert a medium size
screwdriver through adjustment hole in backing
plate. Position the srewdriver against the starwheel
on the park brake shoe adjuster mechanism. Using
the screwdriver rotate the starwheelupwarduntil a
slight drag is felt when turning the rear tire and
wheel. Then, using the screwdriver rotate the star-
wheeldownwardjust until the rear tire and wheel
can be rotated with no park brake shoe drag. From
the point where there is no more park brake drag
rotate the starwheeldownwarda maximum of two
additional clicks. The park brake shoe to drum clear-
ance is know properly adjusted.
(6) Install the rubber plug in the adjusting hole on
the brake shoe backing plate on both sides of the
vehicle.
(7) Lower vehicle far enough to allow access the
park brake lever. The rear tires must not be on the
ground.
(8) Fully apply and release the park brakes two
times after adjusting the park brake shoes. Then
rotate both rear wheels to ensure that the park
brake shoes do not drag on the brake drum following
the application and release of the park brakes.
SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKE FLUID
The brake fluid used in this vehicle must conform
to DOT 3 specifications and SAE J1703 standards.
No other type of brake fluid is recommended or
approved for usage in the vehicle brake system. Use
only Mopar brake fluid or an equivalent from a
tightly sealed container.
CAUTION: Never use reclaimed brake fluid or fluid
from an container which has been left open. Anopen container will absorb moisture from the air
and contaminate the fluid.
CAUTION: Never use any type of a petroleum-
based fluid in the brake hydraulic system. Use of
such type fluids will result in seal damage of the
vehicle brake hydraulic system causing a failure of
the vehicle brake system. Petroleum based fluids
would be items such as engine oil, transmission
fluid, power steering fluid ect.
BRAKE ACTUATION SYSTEM
ACTUATION:
Vacuum Operated Power Brakes.........Standard
Hydraulic System...........Dual-Diagonally Split
MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY:
Type ...........................Dual Tandem
Body Material...............Anodized Aluminum
Reservoir Material................Polypropelene
MASTER CYLINDER BORE / STROKE
AND SPLIT:
NonABS ....21mmx32.6 mm (.875 in. x 1.28 in.)
ABS........21mmx32.7 mm (.874 in. x 1.29 in.)
Displacement Split.....................50/50
MASTER CYLINDER FLUID OUTLET PORTS:
ABS ..........Primary 3/8±24 Secondary 7/16±24
Non ABS . . .Primary Inboard And Outboard 7/16±24
Non ABS . . .Secondary Inboard And Outboard 3/8±23
Outlet Fitting Type.......SAE 45 É Inverted Flare
ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT:
Hydraulic Tube Fitting Type.SAE 45 É Inverted Flare
BOOSTER:
Make/Type.........Bendix Vacuum W/&W/O ABS
Mounting Studs.....................M8x1.25
Type ..........................230 mm Single
Boost At 20 inches Of Manifold Vacuum. . . .4690 All
PROPORTIONING VALVE:
Material...........................Aluminum
Function........Hydraulic Pressure Proportioning
BRAKE PEDAL
Pedal Ratio.............................3.28
BRAKE FASTENER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
BRAKE TUBES:
Tube Nuts To Fittings And
Components Except HCU. . . . 17 N´m (145 in. lbs.)
From Master Cylinder To
HCU At HCU Ports........21N´m(185 in. lbs.)
BRAKE HOSE:
To Caliper Banjo Bolt..........48N´m(35ft.lbs.)
Intermediate Bracket.........12N´m(105 in. lbs.)
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ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM±TEVES MARK 20
INDEX
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS........ 71
ABS BRAKES OPERATION AND VEHICLE
PERFORMANCE....................... 69
ABS COMPONENT ABBREVIATION LIST...... 69
ABS FLUID ACCUMULATORS.............. 72
ABS FUSES............................ 73
ABS MASTER CYLINDER AND POWER BRAKE
BOOSTER............................ 71
ABS RELAYS........................... 73
ABS WARNING LAMP (YELLOW)............ 75
ANTILOCK BRAKES OPERATION
DESCRIPTION........................ 69
CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKES (CAB)..... 74
HCU PUMP/MOTOR..................... 72
HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS AND VALVE
OPERATION.......................... 75
INLET VALVES AND SOLENOIDS............ 72
INTEGRATED CONTROL UNIT (ICU)......... 71
OUTLET VALVES AND SOLENOIDS.......... 72
PROPORTIONING VALVE................. 73
WHEEL SPEED SENSORS................. 73
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
ABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES........ 78
ABS DIAGNOSTICS MANUAL.............. 76
ABS GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS INFORMATION . 75
ABS SERVICE PRECAUTIONS.............. 76
ABS SYSTEM SELF DIAGNOSTICS.......... 77ABS WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATION....... 76
BRAKE FLUID CONTAMINATION............ 80
DRB DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR............ 77
DRB DIAGNOSTIC SCAN TOOL USAGE...... 77
INTERMITTENT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE
CODES.............................. 78
PROPORTIONING VALVE................. 79
TEST DRIVING ABS COMPLAINT VEHICLE.... 80
TONEWHEEL INSPECTION................ 79
SERVICE PROCEDURES
BLEEDING TEVES MARK 20 HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM............................. 81
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION.......... 80
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ABS GENERAL SERVICE PRECAUTIONS..... 81
ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT........... 82
CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKES (CAB)..... 86
FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR........... 87
MASTER CYLINDER AND POWER BRAKE
BOOSTER............................ 86
PROPORTIONING VALVES................ 86
REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR............ 88
SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKE FASTENER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . 89
SPEED SENSOR TONE WHEEL RUNOUT..... 89
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR TO TONE WHEEL
CLEARANCE.......................... 89
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ANTILOCK BRAKES OPERATION DESCRIPTION
The purpose of an Antilock Brake System (ABS) is
to prevent wheel lock-up under braking conditions on
virtually any type of road surface. Antilock Braking
is desirable because a vehicle which is stopped with-
out locking the wheels will retain directional stability
and some steering capability. This allows the driver
to retain greater control of the vehicle during brak-
ing.
This section of the service manual covers the
description and on car service for the ITT Teves
Mark 20 ABS Brake System. If other service is
required on the non ABS related components of the
brake system, refer to the appropriate section in this
group of the service manual for the specific service
procedure required.
ABS COMPONENT ABBREVIATION LIST
In this section of the service manual, several
abbreviations are used for the components of the
Teves Mark 20 ABS Brake System. They are listed
below for your reference.
²CAB±Controller Antilock Brake
²ICU±Integrated Control Unit
²HCU±Hydraulic Control Unit
²ABS±Antilock Brake System
²PSI±Pounds Per Square Inch (pressure)
²WSS±Wheel Speed Sensor
²FWD±Front Wheel Drive
²DTC±Diagnostic Trouble Code
ABS BRAKES OPERATION AND VEHICLE
PERFORMANCE
This ABS System represents the current state-of-
the-art in vehicle braking systems and offers the
driver increased safety and control during braking.
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PREMATURE ABS CYCLING
NOTE: When working on a vehicle which has a
complaint of premature ABS cycling it may be nec-
essary to use a DRB Scan Tool to detect and verify
the condition.
There is one complaint called Premature ABS
Cycling in which neither the Red Brake Warning
Lamp nor the Amber Antilock Lamp were illumi-
nated and no fault codes were stored in the CAB.
Symptoms of Premature ABS Cycling, include click-
ing sounds from the solenoids valves, pump motor
running and pulsations in the brake pedal. This con-
dition can occur at any braking rate of the vehicle
and on any type of road surface. This creates an
additional condition which needs to be correctly
assessed when diagnosing problems with the antilock
brake system.
The following conditions are common causes that
need to be checked when diagnosing a condition of
Premature ABS Cycling. Damaged tone wheels,
incorrect tone wheels, damage to a wheel speed sen-
sor mounting boss on a steering knuckle, a loose
wheel speed sensor mounting bolt, and excessive tone
wheel runout. Also, an excessively large tone wheel
to wheel speed sensor air gap can lead to the condi-
tion of Premature ABS Cycling. Special attention is
to be given to these components when diagnosing a
vehicle exhibiting the condition of Premature ABS
Cycling. After diagnosing the defective component,
repair or replace as required.
When the component repair or replacement is com-
pleted, test drive the vehicle to verify the condition of
Premature ABS Cycling has been corrected.
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS
The following is a detailed description of the Teves
Mark 20 ABS brake system components. For infor-
mation on servicing the base brake system compo-
nents, see the base Brake System section of this
Service Manual.
ABS MASTER CYLINDER AND POWER BRAKE
BOOSTER
A vehicle equipped with the Teves Mark 20 ABS
uses a different master cylinder and power brake
booster (Fig. 1) then a vehicle that is not equipped
with antilock brakes. A vehicle equipped with ABS
uses a center port master cylinder while a vehicle
which is not equipped with ABS uses a compensating
port master cylinder.
The primary and secondary outlet ports on the
master cylinder go directly to the hydraulic control
unit HCU.Reference the appropriate section of this service
manual for further information on the individual
components.
INTEGRATED CONTROL UNIT (ICU)
The hydraulic control unit (HCU) (Fig. 2) used
with the Teves Mark 20 ABS is different from the
HCU used on previous Chrysler products with ABS.
The HCU used on this ABS system is part of the
integrated control unit (ICU). The HCU is part of
what is referred to as the ICU because the HCU and
the controller antilock brakes (CAB) are combined
(integrated) into one unit. This differs from previous
Chrysler products with ABS, where the HCU and the
CAB were separate components located in different
areas of the vehicle.
NOTE: The HCU and CAB used on a vehicle that is
equipped with only ABS and on a vehicle that is
equipped with ABS and traction control are differ-
ent. The HCU on a vehicle equipped with ABS and
traction control has a valve block housing (Fig. 2)
that is approximately 1 inch longer on the low pres-
sure fluid accumulators side than a HCU for a vehi-
cle that is equipped with only ABS.
The ICU is located on the driver's side of the vehi-
cle, and is mounted to the left front frame rail below
the master cylinder (Fig. 3). The ICU contains the
following components for controlling the brake sys-
tem hydraulic pressure during ABS braking: The
CAB, eight solenoid valves, (four inlet valves and
four outlet valves) fluid accumulators a pump, and
an electric motor. Also attached to the ICU are the
master cylinder primary and secondary brake tubes
and the brake tubes going to each wheel of the vehi-
cle.
Fig. 1 Master Cylinder And Vacuum Booster
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

ABS FUSES
The fuse for the ABS pump motor and the ABS
system are located in the power distribution center
(PDC) (Fig. 5). Refer to the sticker on the inside of
the PDC cover for the location of the ABS pump
motor and the ABS system fuse in the PDC. The
PDC is located on the drivers side of the engine com-
partment between the back of the battery and the
strut tower (Fig. 5).
ABS RELAYS
On this vehicle three relays are used to control the
Teves Mark 20 Antilock Brake System. The three
relays are the pump motor relay, the system relay,
and the ABS yellow warning lamp relay. The pump
motor relay and the system relay are located in the
CAB and the ABS yellow warning lamp relay is
located in the PDC. If either the pump motor relay or
the system relay is diagnosed as not functioning
properly the CAB will need to be replaced. Refer to
Controller Antilock Brakes in the Removal And
Installation Section in this group of the service man-
ual for the procedure. If the ABS yellow warning
lamp relay is diagnosed as not functioning properly it
can be replaced as a seperated relay in the PDC.
PROPORTIONING VALVE
There are two proportioning valves (Fig. 6) used in
the Teves Mark 20 ABS system. One proportioning
valve is located in the chassis brake line of each rear
wheel brake hydraulic circuit (Fig. 7). The propor-
tioning valves function the same as in a standard
brake system. The proportioning valve can be identi-
fied by the bar code label and stamp on the propor-
tioning valve. Be sure replacement proportioning
valve have the same stamp as the proportioning
valve being replaced.
WHEEL SPEED SENSORS
CAUTION: The tone wheels used on this vehicle
equipped with the Teves Mark 20 Antilock Brake
System are different then the tone wheels used on
past models of this vehicle equipped with antilock
brakes. Reduced braking performance will result if
this part is used on earlier model vehicles and an
accident could result. Do not use on pre-1998
model year vehicles.
One Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) is located at each
wheel (Fig. 8) and (Fig. 9), and sends a small AC sig-
nal to the control module (CAB). This signal is gen-
erated by magnetic induction created when a toothed
sensor ring (tone wheel) (Fig. 8) and (Fig. 9) passes
the stationary magnetic Wheel Speed Sensor. The
(CAB) converts the AC signal generated at each
wheel into a digital signal. If a wheel locking ten-
dency is detected by the CAB, it will then modulate
hydraulic pressure via the HCU to prevent the
wheel(s) from locking.
The front Wheel Speed Sensor is attached to a boss
in the steering knuckle (Fig. 8). The tone wheel is
part of the outboard constant velocity joint (Fig. 8).
The rear Wheel Speed Sensor on rear disc brake
applications is mounted to the rear disc brake
adapter (Fig. 9) and the rear tone wheel is also an
Fig. 5 Power Distribution Center
Fig. 6 Proportioning Valve
Fig. 7 Proportioning Valve Location In Vehicle
PLBRAKES 5 - 73
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)