CAUTION: If welding work is to be performed on the
vehicle, using an electric arc welder, the CAB con-
nector should be disconnected during the welding
operation.
CAUTION: Many components of the ABS System
are not serviceable and must be replaced as an
assembly. Do not disassemble any component
which is not designed to be serviced.
CAUTION: Only the recommended jacking or hoist-
ing positions for this vehicle are to be used when-
ever it is necessary to lift a vehicle. Failure to raise
a vehicle from the recommended locations could
result in lifting a vehicle by the hydraulic control
unit mounting bracket. Lifting a vehicle by the
hydraulic control unit mounting bracket will result
in damage to the mounting bracket and the hydrau-
lic control unit.
CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces.
If brake fluid is spilled on any painted surface,
wash off with water immediately.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ANTILOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM BLEEDING
The base brake's hydraulic system must be bled
anytime air enters the hydraulic system. The ABS
though, particularly the ICU (HCU), should only be
bled when the HCU is replaced or removed from the
vehicle. The ABS must always be bled anytime it is
suspected that the HCU has ingested air. Under
most circumstances that require the bleeding of the
brakes hydraulic system, only the base brake
hydraulic system needs to be bled.
It is important to note that excessive air in the
brake system will cause a soft or spongy feeling
brake pedal.
During the brake bleeding procedure, be sure the
brake fluid level remains close to the FULL level in
the master cylinder fluid reservoir. Check the fluid
level periodically during the bleeding procedure and
add DOT 3 brake fluid as required.
The ABS must be bled as two independent braking
systems. The non-ABS portion of the brake systemwith ABS is to be bled the same as any non-ABS sys-
tem.
The ABS portion of the brake system must be bled
separately. Use the following procedure to properly
bleed the brake hydraulic system including the ABS.
BLEEDING
When bleeding the ABS system, the following
bleeding sequence must be followed to insure com-
plete and adequate bleeding.
(1) Make sure all hydraulic fluid lines are installed
and properly torqued.
(2) Connect the DRBIIItscan tool to the diagnos-
tics connector. The diagnostic connector is located
under the lower steering column cover to the left of
the steering column.
(3) Using the DRB, check to make sure the CAB
does not have any fault codes stored. If it does, clear
them using the DRB.
WARNING: WHEN BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYSTEM
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. A CLEAR BLEED TUBE
MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE BLEEDER SCREWS
AND SUBMERGED IN A CLEAR CONTAINER FILLED
PART WAY WITH CLEAN BRAKE FLUID. DIRECT
THE FLOW OF BRAKE FLUID AWAY FROM YOUR-
SELF AND THE PAINTED SURFACES OF THE VEHI-
CLE. BRAKE FLUID AT HIGH PRESSURE MAY
COME OUT OF THE BLEEDER SCREWS WHEN
OPENED.
(4) Bleed the base brake system using the stan-
dard pressure or manual bleeding procedure. (Refer
to 5 - BRAKES - BASE - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(5) Using the DRB, select ANTILOCK BRAKES,
followed by MISCELLANEOUS, then BLEED
BRAKES. Follow the instructions displayed. When
the scan tool displays TEST COMPLETED, discon-
nect the scan tool and proceed.
(6) Bleed the base brake system a second time.
Check brake fluid level in the reservoir periodically
to prevent emptying, causing air to enter the hydrau-
lic system.
(7) Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the full
level.
(8) Test drive the vehicle to be sure the brakes are
operating correctly and that the brake pedal does not
feel spongy.
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BRAKES - ABS (Continued)
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - ABS FASTENER TORQUE
(Refer to 5 - BRAKES - BASE - SPECIFICA-
TIONS)
TONE WHEEL RUNOUT
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Front Tone Wheel
Maximum Runout0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
Rear Tone Wheel
Maximum Runout0.15 mm (0.006 in.)
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AIR GAP
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Front Sensor0.35 ± 1.20 mm
0.014 ± 0.047 in.
Rear Sensor0.40 ± 1.20 mm
0.016 ± 0.047 in.
FRONT WHEEL SPEED
SENSOR
REMOVAL - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR (FRONT)
(1) Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
(2) Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
(3) Remove the sensor cable routing clamp screws.
CAUTION: When disconnecting the wheel speed
sensor from vehicle wiring harness, be careful not
to damage pins on connector
(4) Remove speed sensor cable grommets from
intermediate bracket on strut.
(5) Disconnect speed sensor cable from vehicle wir-
ing harness behind fender well shield.
(6) Remove the wheel speed sensor head mounting
bolt (Fig. 1).
(7) Remove sensor head from steering knuckle. If
sensor has seized due to corrosion,DO NOT USE
PLIERS ON SENSOR HEAD.Use a hammer and a
punch and tap edge of sensor ear, rocking the sensor
side-to-side until free.
(8) Remove front wheel speed sensor from vehicle.
INSTALLATION - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
(FRONT)
CAUTION: Proper installation of wheel speed sen-
sor cables is critical to continued system operation.
Be sure that cables are installed in retainers. Fail-
ure to install cables in retainers as shown in this
section may result in contact with moving parts and
over extension of cables, resulting in an open cir-
cuit.
(1) Connect the front wheel speed sensor cable to
the vehicle wiring harness connector. Be sure speed
sensor cable connector is fully seated and locked into
vehicle wiring harness connector.
(2) Install the bolts attaching the routing clamps
to the body of the vehicle. Tighten the bolts to a
torque of 11 N´m (95 in. lbs.).
(3) Insert speed sensor cable grommets into inter-
mediate bracket on strut.
(4) Install the wheel speed sensor head mounting
bolt (Fig. 1). Tighten the bolt to a torque of 12 N´m
(105 in. lbs.)
(5) Install the wheel and tire assembly on vehicle.
(6) Lower vehicle.
(7) Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of
the base and ABS brake systems.
Fig. 1 Front Wheel Speed Sensor Attaching Bolt
1 - MOUNTING BOLT
2 - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
3 - DRIVESHAFT
4 - TONE WHEEL
5 - STEERING KNUCKLE
RSBRAKES - ABS5-71
BRAKES - ABS (Continued)
REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
-AWD
REMOVAL - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
(REAR-AWD)
(1) Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
CAUTION: When disconnecting speed sensor cable
from vehicle wiring harness be careful not to dam-
age pins on the electrical connectors. Also, inspect
connectors for any signs of previous damage.
(2) Remove grommet from floor pan of vehicle and
disconnect speed sensor cable connector from vehicle
wiring harness (Fig. 2).
CAUTION: When removing rear wheel speed sensor
cable from routing clips, be sure not to damage the
routing clips. Routing clips that are molded onto
the brake hose will require replacement of the brake
hose if damaged during removal or installation of
the speed sensor cable.
(3) Carefully remove speed sensor cable from
press-in routing clips along brake hose and tubing.
(4) Remove bolt securing wheel speed sensor cable
metal clip to rear of axle. Remove metal clip from
cable if necessary.
CAUTION: If speed sensor head has seized due to
corrosion, do not use pliers on speed sensor head
in an attempt to remove it. Use a hammer and apunch and tap mounting flange edge side-to-side,
rocking the sensor until free.
(5) Remove wheel speed sensor head attaching
bolt.
(6) Remove wheel speed sensor head from the axle,
and remove sensor from vehicle.
INSTALLATION - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
(REAR-AWD)
CAUTION: Proper installation of wheel speed sen-
sor cables is critical to continued system operation.
Be sure that cables are installed in retainers. Fail-
ure to install cables in retainers as indicated may
result in contact with moving parts or over-exten-
sion of cables, resulting in an open circuit.
(1) Install wheel speed sensor head in axle flange.
CAUTION: Prior to installing the speed sensor head
attaching bolt, the plastic anti-rotation pin must be
fully seated into the bearing flange.
(2) Install wheel speed sensor head attaching bolt.
Tighten bolt to a torque 12 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(3) Check the air gap between the face of the
wheel speed sensor and the top surface of the tone
wheel. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - SPECIFICATIONS)
CAUTION: When installing wheel speed sensor
cable in the routing clips on rear brake flex hose,
be sure not to damage the routing clips. Routing
clips are molded onto the hose and will require
replacement of the brake hose if damaged.
(4) Install speed sensor cable under leaf spring
onto brake hose and tubing utilizing routing clips to
secure it in place.
(5) Install metal routing clip on speed sensor cable
and mount it to rear of axle with mounting bolt.
Tighten mounting bolt to 16 N´m (140 in. lbs.).
(6) Connect wheel speed sensor cable to vehicle
wiring harness (Fig. 2).Be sure speed sensor cable
connector is fully seated and locked into vehi-
cle wiring harness connector.
(7) Install speed sensor cable grommet into the
floor pan, being sure the grommet is fully seated into
the access hole.
(8) Lower vehicle.
(9) Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of
the base and ABS braking systems.
Fig. 2 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
1 - CONNECTOR
2 - FLOOR PAN
3 - GROMMET
5 - 72 BRAKES - ABSRS
DISASSEMBLY - ICU
(1) Remove the ICU from the vehicle. (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ICU (INTE-
GRATED CONTROL UNIT) - REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the pump/motor wiring harness
(Fig. 12) from the CAB.
(3) Remove the 4 bolts (Fig. 13) attaching the CAB
to the HCU.
(4) Remove the CAB from the HCU (Fig. 14).
ASSEMBLY - ICU
(1) Install the CAB (Fig. 14) on the HCU.(2) Install the 4 bolts mounting the CAB (Fig. 13)
to the HCU. Tighten the CAB mounting bolts to a
torque of 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.).
(3) Plug the pump/motor wiring harness into the
CAB.
(4) Install the ICU in the vehicle and bleed the
base and ABS hydraulic systems. (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ICU (INTE-
GRATED CONTROL UNIT) - INSTALLATION)
INSTALLATION - ICU
(1) Place the ICU in its bracket below the master
cylinder. Start the upper mounting bolt to hold it in
place.
Fig. 11 ICU MOUNTING BOLTS
1 - ICU MOUNTING BOLTS
2 - COUPLER
Fig. 12 INTEGRATED CONTROL UNIT (ICU)
1 - PUMP/MOTOR
2 - HCU
3 - PUMP/MOTOR CONNECTOR
4 - CAB
Fig. 13 (TYPICAL) CAB Attaching Bolts
1 - MOUNTING BOLTS
2 - CAB
3 - HCU VALVE BLOCK
Fig. 14 (TYPICAL) Remove/Install CAB
1 - CAB
2 - HCU VALVES
3 - HCU VALVE BLOCK
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ICU (INTEGRATED CONTROL UNIT) (Continued)
(2) Inside the vehicle, install the remaining 2
mounting bolts attaching the ICU to the mounting
bracket (Fig. 11). Tighten all 3 mounting bolts to a
torque of 11 N´m (97 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the dash seal and three mounting
screws (Fig. 10).
(4) Install the silencer on top of the dash seal (Fig.
10).
(5) Connect the steering shaft coupling and install
the pinch bolt (Fig. 10). Tighten the pinch bolt to 28
N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(6) Install the silencer panel below the steering
column under the instrument panel.
(7) Remove the steering wheel holder.
CAUTION: Because of the flexible section in the pri-
mary and secondary brake tubes, the brake tubes
must be held in proper orientation when tightened
and torqued. These tubes must not contact each
other or other vehicle components when installed.
Also, after the brake tubes are installed on the HCU,
ensure all spacer clips are reinstalled on the brake
tubes.
(8) Install the primary and secondary brake tubes
into their correct port locations on the HCU valve
block (Fig. 9). Tighten the tube nuts to a torque of 17
N´m (145 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: When installing the chassis brake tubes
on the HCU valve block, they must be located cor-
rectly in the valve block to ensure proper ABS oper-
ation.
NOTE: The chassis brake tube attachment locations
to the HCU, are marked on the bottom of the CAB.
(9) Install the (4) chassis brake tubes into their
correct port locations on the HCU valve block as
shown (Fig. 9). Tighten the tube nuts to a torque of
17 N´m (145 in. lbs.).NOTE: Before installing the 24±way connector in
the CAB be sure the seal is properly installed in the
connector.
(10) Install the 24±way connector on the CAB by,
first, positioning the 24±way connector in the socket
of the CAB and carefully pushing it down as far as
possible. Once connector is fully seated by hand into
the CAB socket, push down on connector lock. This
will pull the connector into the socket of the CAB
and lock it in the installed position.
(11) Install any routing clips on the brake tubes.
(12) Remove the brake pedal holder.
(13) Install the speed control servo with its mount-
ing nuts.
(14) Connect the wiring harness to the speed con-
trol servo.
(15) Install the battery tray (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/TRAY - INSTALLA-
TION).
(16) Install the screw securing the coolant filler
neck to the battery tray.
(17) Reconnect the vacuum hose connector at the
tank built into the battery tray.
(18) Install the battery (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - INSTALLA-
TION).
(19) Install the battery shield.
(20) Remove the brake pedal holder.
(21) Connect negative cable back on negative post
of the battery.
(22) Bleed the Base and ABS brake hydraulic sys-
tems (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(23) Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation
of the base and antilock brake systems.
5 - 78 BRAKES - ABSRS
ICU (INTEGRATED CONTROL UNIT) (Continued)
BRAKES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
BRAKES - BASE........................... 1BRAKES - ABS........................... 10
BRAKES - BASE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
BRAKES - BASE
DESCRIPTION............................1
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL
DESCRIPTION............................1
FLUID
STANDARD PROCEDURE...................1
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CHECKING...........1
MASTER CYLINDER - RHD
DESCRIPTION............................2
REMOVAL...............................2
INSTALLATION............................3
PEDAL TORQUE SHAFT
REMOVAL...............................3
INSTALLATION............................4POWER BRAKE BOOSTER - RHD
REMOVAL...............................4
INSTALLATION............................6
ROTORS
SPECIFICATIONS.........................8
PARKING BRAKE
DESCRIPTION............................8
CABLES - PARKING BRAKE
REMOVAL...............................8
INSTALLATION............................8
LEVER - PARKING BRAKE
REMOVAL...............................8
INSTALLATION............................9
BRAKES - BASE
DESCRIPTION - BASE BRAKES
Four-Wheel Disc Antilock Brakes are standard on
all models.
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL
DESCRIPTION - DISC BRAKES
All vehicles are equipped with Four-Wheel-Disc
brakes. Both 15º (BRE) and 16º (BR3) disc/disc brake
systems are available. The disc brakes are manufac-
tured by Continental Teves. The BR3 system is stan-
dard equipment on all-wheel drive and all right-hand
drive models. It is optional on other models.
The BR3 system features larger, externally vented
front brake rotors.
Although there are different disc/disc systems, they
are serviced using the same service procedures. Some
specifications differ.
FLUID
STANDARD PROCEDURE - BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL CHECKING
Right hand drive vehicles feature a brake fluid res-
ervoir with the same markings as left hand drive res-
ervoirs.
Check master cylinder reservoir fluid level a mini-
mum of twice annually.
Fluid reservoirs are marked with the words FULL
and ADD to indicate proper brake fluid fill level of
the master cylinder.
If necessary, add brake fluid to bring the level to
the bottom of the FULL mark on the side of the mas-
ter cylinder fluid reservoir.
Use only Mopartbrake fluid or equivalent from a
sealed container. Brake fluid must conform to DOT 3
specifications (DOT 4 or DOT 4+ are acceptable).
DO NOTuse brake fluid with a lower boiling
point, as brake failure could result during prolonged
hard braking.
RGBRAKES5a-1
CAUTION: A seal on the rear of the master cylinder
is used to create the seal for holding vacuum in the
power brake vacuum booster. The vacuum seal on
the master cylinder MUST be replaced whenever the
master cylinder is removed from the power brake
vacuum booster.
(12) Remove vacuum seal located on the mounting
flange of the master cylinder. The vacuum seal is
removed from master cylinder bycarefullypulling it
off the rear of master cylinder.Do not attempt to
pry the seal off the master cylinder by inserting
a sharp tool between seal and master cylinder
casting.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Different types of master cylinders are
used on this vehicle depending on brake options. If
a new master cylinder is being installed, be sure it
is the correct master cylinder for the type of brake
system the vehicle is equipped with.
CAUTION: When replacing the master cylinder on a
vehicle, a NEW vacuum seal MUST be installed on
the master cylinder.
(1) Install a NEW vacuum seal on master cylinder
making sure seal fits squarely in groove of master
cylinder casting.
(2) Position master cylinder on studs of power
brake booster, aligning booster push rod with master
cylinder piston.
(3) Install the two master cylinder mounting nuts
(Fig. 2). Tighten both mounting nuts to a torque of
25 N´m (225 in. lbs.).
CAUTION: When tightening the primary and sec-
ondary brake tube nuts at master cylinder, be sure
brake tubes do not contact any other components
within the vehicle and that there is slack in the flex-
ible sections of the tubes. This is required due to
the movement between the ABS ICU and the master
cylinder while the vehicle is in motion.
(4) Connect primary and secondary brake tubes to
master cylinder primary and secondary ports (Fig. 2).
Brake tubes must be held securely when tightened to
control orientation of flex section. Tighten tube nuts
to a torque of 17 N´m (145 in. lbs.).
(5) Install wiring harness connector to brake fluid
level switch mounted in brake fluid reservoir (Fig. 1).
(6) Install battery, clamp and nut.
(7) Install battery shield.
(8) Connect positive battery terminal.
(9) Connect negative battery terminal.(10) Fill master cylinder with clean, fresh Mopart
Brake Fluid or equivalent.
(11) Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of
brakes.
PEDAL TORQUE SHAFT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the instrument panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the HVAC housing. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/
HVAC HOUSING - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the retaining clip at the torque shaft
end of the brake pedal-to-torque shaft link. Remove
the link from the torque shaft. Discard the retaining
clip. It is not to be reused. Replace with a new clip
when reassembled.
(4) Locate the booster input rod-to-brake pedal
torque shaft connection and remove the retaining clip
(Fig. 3). Discard the retaining clip. It is not to be
reused. Replace with a new clip when reassembled.
(5) Remove the four (4) brake booster retaining
nuts from inside the passenger compartment (Fig. 4).
(6) Remove the retaining nut from the brake
booster bracket located above the booster in the
engine compartment (Fig. 4).
(7) Remove the power brake booster bracket.
(8) Rotate the pedal torque shaft and remove it out
the left side of the vehicle.
Fig. 3 POWER BRAKE BOOSTER BRACKET
1 - BOOSTER BRACKET
2 - PEDAL TORQUE SHAFT
3 - RETAINING CLIP
4 - BOOSTER MOUNTING NUTS
RGBRAKES - BASE5a-3
MASTER CYLINDER - RHD (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate both ends of the torque shaft with
MS-4517 Lubricant or equivalent and install the
torque shaft from the left side reversing the removal
procedure.
(2) Install the brake booster bracket on the left
end of the shaft.
(3) Install the four brake booster retaining nuts
inside the passenger compartment. Tighten the
mounting nuts to a torque of 29 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(4) Install the retaining nut for the brake booster
bracket in the engine compartment. Tighten the
mounting nuts to a torque of 29 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(5) Using lubriplate, or equivalent, coat the sur-
face of the brake pedal torque shaft pin where it con-
tacts the booster input rod. Also coat the surface of
the brake pedal torque shaft pin where it contacts
the brake pedal link.
CAUTION: When installing the power brake booster
input rod on the brake pedal torque shaft pin, do
not reuse the old retaining clip.(6) Install booster input rod on brake pedal torque
shaft pin and install a NEW retaining clip (Fig. 3).
CAUTION: When installing the brake pedal link on
the brake pedal torque shaft pin, do not reuse the
old retaining clip.
(7) Connect the brake pedal link to the torque
shaft. Install a NEW retaining clip at the torque
shaft end of the brake pedal-to-torque shaft link.
(8) Install the HVAC housing. (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/HVAC
HOUSING - INSTALLATION)
(9) Install the instrument panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION)
CAUTION: Do not reuse the original brake lamp
switch. The switch can only be adjusted once. That
is during initial installation of the switch. If the
switch is not adjusted properly or has been
removed for some service, a new switch must be
installed and adjusted.
(10) Remove and replace the brake lamp switch
with a NEW switch. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP
SWITCH - REMOVAL), (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP
SWITCH - INSTALLATION)
(11) Road test vehicle to ensure proper operation of
the brakes.POWER BRAKE BOOSTER -
RHD
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Reserve vacuum in power brake booster
must be pumped down (removed) before removing
master cylinder from booster. This is necessary to
prevent booster from sucking in any contamination
as master cylinder is removed. This can be done
simply by pumping the brake pedal, with the vehi-
cle's engine not running, until a firm feeling brake
pedal is achieved.
(1) With engine not running, pump the brake
pedal until a firm pedal is achieved (4 or 5 strokes).
(2) Remove negative battery cable terminal from
battery.
(3) Remove positive battery cable terminal from
battery.
(4) Remove battery thermal guard shield.
(5) Remove battery clamp, nut and battery from
the battery tray.
Fig. 4 BOOSTER, TORQUE SHAFT AND PEDAL
MOUNTING
1 - PEDAL MOUNTING NUT
2 - BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY
3 - PEDAL MOUNTING NUT
4 - PEDAL TORQUE SHAFT
5 - BOOSTER MOUNTING NUT
6 - BOOSTER BRACKET
7 - POWER BRAKE BOOSTER
8 - BOOSTER BRACKET MOUNTING NUT
5a - 4 BRAKES - BASERG
PEDAL TORQUE SHAFT (Continued)