BRC-1
BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
F BRAKES
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BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
VDC/TCS/ABS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for Brake System .................................. 3
Precautions for Brake Control .................................. 3
PREPARATION ........................................................... 5
Special Service Tools ............................................... 5
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ............................................. 6
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Posi-
tion ........................................................................... 6
Calibration of Decel G-sensor (AWD Model) ............ 6
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ............................................ 8
System Diagram ....................................................... 8
VDC Function ........................................................... 8
TCS Function ........................................................... 8
ABS Function ........................................................... 8
EBD Function ........................................................... 9
Fail-Safe Function .................................................... 9
VDC / TCS SYSTEM ............................................. 9
ABS, EBD SYSTEM .............................................. 9
Hydraulic Circuit Diagram ...................................... 10
CAN COMMUNICATION ...........................................11
System Description ................................................. 11
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ............................................ 12
How to Proceed With Diagnosis ............................. 12
BASIC CONCEPT ............................................... 12
DIAGNOSIS FLOWCHART ................................ 13
ASKING COMPLAINTS ...................................... 14
EXAMPLE OF DIAGNOSIS SHEET ................... 14
Component Installation Location ............................ 15
Schematic .............................................................. 16
Wiring Diagram — VDC — ..................................... 17
Control Unit Input/Output Signal Standard ............. 23
REFERENCE VALUE FROM CONSULT-II ......... 23
CONSULT-II Functions ........................................... 25
CONSULT-II MAIN FUNCTION ........................... 25
CONSULT-II BASIC OPERATION PROCEDURE ... 26
SELF-DIAGNOSIS .............................................. 27
DATA MONITOR ................................................. 30
ACTIVE TEST ..................................................... 33
For Fast and Accurate Diagnosis ........................... 35
PRECAUTIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS ..................... 35
Basic Inspection ..................................................... 36
BASIC INSPECTION 1: BRAKE FLUID
AMOUNT, LEAKS, AND BRAKE PADS INSPEC-
TION .................................................................... 36
BASIC INSPECTION 2: POWER SYSTEM TER-
MINAL LOOSENESS AND BATTERY INSPEC-
TION .................................................................... 36
BASIC INSPECTION 3: ABS WARNING LAMP,
VDC OFF INDICATOR LAMP, SLIP INDICATOR
LAMP AND BRAKE WARNING LAMP INSPEC-
TION .................................................................... 37
Inspection 1: Wheel Sensor System ....................... 37
Inspection 2: Engine System .................................. 39
Inspection 3: VDC/TCS/ABS Control Unit System ... 40
Inspection 4: Pressure Sensor System .................. 40
Inspection 5: Steering Angle Sensor System ......... 42
Inspection 6: Yaw Rate/Side G-Sensor (2WD
model), Yaw Rate/Side/Decel G-sensor (AWD mod-
els) System ............................................................. 44
Inspection 7: Solenoid and VDC Change-Over
Valve System .......................................................... 46
Inspection 8: Actuator Motor System ...................... 47
Inspection 9: ABS Actuator and Electric Unit (Con-
trol Unit) Power Supply and Ground System .......... 48
Inspection 10: Stop Lamp Switch System .............. 50
Inspection 11: Brake Fluid Level Switch System .... 51
Inspection 12: When “ST ANG SEN SIGNAL”
Appears on Self-Diagnosis Results Display ........... 52
Inspection 13: When “DECEL G SEN SET” Appears
on Self-Diagnosis Results Display (AWD Model) ... 52
Inspection 14: CAN Communication System .......... 53
Component Inspection ............................................ 53
VDC OFF SWITCH ............................................. 53
Symptom 1: Excessive ABS Function Operation
BRC-8
[VDC/TCS/ABS]
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
System DiagramAFS001SB
VDC FunctionAFS001SC
In addition to the TCS/ABS function, the driver steering amount and brake operation amount are detected
from steering angle sensor and pressure sensor, and the vehicle's driving status (amount of under steer-
ing / over steering) is determined from information from G-sensor, wheel sensor, etc., and this information
is used to improve vehicle stability by controlling the braking and engine power to all four wheels.
SLIP indicator lamp flashes to inform the driver of VDC operation.
During VDC operation, body and brake pedal lightly vibrate and mechanical noises may be heard. This is
normal.
ABS warning lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp might turn on when vehicle is sub-
ject to strong shaking or large vibration, such as when vehicle is on a turn table, a ship or a steep slope
such as bank while engine is running. In this case, restart engine on a normal road, and if ABS warning
lamp, VDC OFF indicator lamp, and SLIP indicator lamp turn off, there is no problem.
TCS FunctionAFS001SD
The wheel spin of the drive wheels is detected by ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) from the
wheel speed signals from four wheels, so if wheel spin occurs, drive wheel right and left brake fluid pres-
sure control and engine fuel cut are performed while throttle value is restricted to reduce the engine
torque and decrease the amount of wheel spin. In addition, the degree throttle is opened is controlled to
achieve the optimum engine torque.
Depending on road circumstances, the driver may have a sluggish feel. This is normal, because the opti-
mum traction has the highest priority under TCS operation.
TCS may be activated any time vehicle suddenly accelerates, suddenly down/upshifts, or is driven on a
road with a varying surface friction coefficient.
During TCS operation, it informs a driver of system operation by flashing SLIP indicator lamp.
ABS FunctionAFS001SE
The anti-lock brake system is a function that detects wheel revolution while braking, and it improves han-
dling stability during sudden braking by electrically preventing 4 wheel lock. Maneuverability is also
improved for avoiding obstacles.
If the electrical system breaks down, then the fail-safe function starts, the ABS becomes inoperative, and
ABS warning lamp turns on.
Electrical system diagnosis by CONSULT-II is available.
During ABS operation, brake pedal lightly vibrates and a mechanical noise may be heard. This is normal.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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Control Unit Input/Output Signal StandardAFS001SP
REFERENCE VALUE FROM CONSULT-II
CAUTION:
The display shows ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) calculation data, so a normal value
might be displayed even in the event the output circuit (harness) is open or short-circuited.
Monitor item Display contentData monitor
Note: Error inspection
checklist
ConditionReference value in
normal operation
SLCT LVR POSI A/T shift positionP: P position
R: R position
N: N position
D: D position
—
GEAR A/T gear position1: 1st gear
2: 2nd gear
3: 3rd gear
4: 4th gear
5: 5th gear
FR RH SENSOR
FR LH SENSOR
RR RH SENSOR
RR LH SENSORWheel speedVehicle stopped 0 [km/h (MPH)]
BRC-37, "
Inspection 1:
Wheel Sensor System"Vehicle running (Note 1)Almost in accor-
dance with speed-
ometer display
(within ±10 %)
ACCEL POS SIG Open/close condition
of throttle valve (linked
with accelerator pedal).Accelerator pedal not
depressed (ignition switch is
ON)0 %
Communication circuit
between VDC/TCS/ABS
control unit and ECM
Depress accelerator pedal
(ignition switch is ON)0 to 100 %
ENGINE SPEED With engine runningWith engine stopped 0 rpm
EC section
Engine runningAlmost in accor-
dance with
tachometer display
STR ANGLE SIGSteering angle
detected by steering
angle sensorStraight-ahead Approx. 0 degBRC-42, "
Inspection 5:
Steering Angle Sensor
System"Steering wheel turned –756 to 756 deg
YAW RATE SENYaw rate detected by
yaw rate sensorVehicle stopped Approx. 0 d/sBRC-44, "
Inspection 6:
Yaw Rate/Side G-Sen-
sor (2WD model), Yaw
Rate/Side/Decel G-sen-
sor (AWD models) Sys-
tem"
Vehicle running –100 to 100 d/s
SIDE G-SENSORTransverse G detected
by side G-sensorVehicle stopped
Approx. 0 m/s
2BRC-44, "Inspection 6:
Yaw Rate/Side G-Sen-
sor (2WD model), Yaw
Rate/Side/Decel G-sen-
sor (AWD models) Sys-
tem"
Vehicle running
–16.7 to 16.7 m/s2
PRESS SENSORBrake fluid pressure
detected by pressure
sensorWith ignition switch turned ON
and brake pedal releasedApprox. 0 bar
BRC-40, "
Inspection 4:
Pressure Sensor Sys-
tem"With ignition switch turned ON
and brake pedal depressed0 to 170 bar
BATTERY VOLTBattery voltage sup-
plied to ABS actuator
and electric unit (con-
trol unit)Ignition switch ON 10 to 16 VBRC-48, "
Inspection 9:
ABS Actuator and Elec-
tric Unit (Control Unit)
Power Supply and
Ground System"
STOP LAMP SW Brake pedal operationBrake pedal depressed ONBRC-50, "
Inspection 10:
Stop Lamp Switch Sys-
tem"Brake pedal not depressed OFF
DRIVE BELTS
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DRIVE BELTSPFP:02117
Checking Drive BeltsABS004TX
WARNING:
Be sure to perform when engine is stopped.
1. Inspect belts for cracks, fraying, wear and oil. If necessary,
replace.
2. Inspect drive belt deflection or tension at a point on belt midway
between pulleys.
Inspection should be done only when engine is cold, or over
30 minutes after engine is stopped.
Measure belt tension with belt tension gauge (Commercial
Service Tool: BT3373-F or equivalent) at points marked
shown in the figure.
When measuring deflection, apply 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) at the
marked point.
Adjust if belt deflection exceeds the limit or if belt tension is not within specifications.
CAUTION:
When checking belt deflection or tension immediately after installation, first adjust it to the
specified value. Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified
value to avoid variation in deflection between pulleys.
Tighten idler pulley lock nut by hand and measure deflection or tension without looseness.
Belt Deflection and Tension
*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on belt.
Tension AdjustmentABS004TY
CAUTION:
When belt is replaced with a new one, adjust it to value for “New belt” to accommodate for insuffi-
cient adaptability with pulley grooves.
When deflection or tension of belt being used exceeds “Limit”, adjust it to value for “After adjust-
ment of used belt”.
When checking belt deflection or tension immediately after installation, first adjust it to the speci-
fied value. Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified value to
avoid variation in deflection between pulleys.
When installing belt, make sure that it is correctly engaged with pulley grooves.
Keep engine oil, working fluid and engine coolant away from belt and pulley grooves.
Do not twist or bend belt excessively.
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ItemsDeflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment* Unit: N (kg, lb)
Used belt
New beltUsed belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment Limit After adjustment
Alternator and
power steering
oil pump belt7 (0.28)4 - 5
(0.16 - 0.20)3.5 - 4.5
(0.138 - 0.177)294 (30, 66)730 - 818
(74.5 - 83.5,
164 - 184)838 - 926
(85.5 - 94.5,
188 - 208)
Air conditioner
compressor belt12 (0.47)9 - 10
(0.35 - 0.39)8 - 9
(0.31 - 0.35)196 (20, 44)348 - 436
(35.5 - 44.5,
78 - 98)470 - 559
( 4 8 - 5 7 ,
106 - 126)
Applied pushing
force98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) —
PortionBelt tightening method for adjustment
Alternator and power steering oil pump belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
Air conditioner compressor belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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CAUTION:
Perform when engine is cold.
7. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
8. Remove air hose from air duct to mass air flow sensor side and electric throttle control actuator side.
Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
9. Removal engine rear lower slinger, and install engine rear slinger to sling engine assembly for positioning.
Refer to EM-8, "
Special Service Tools" .
10. Remove front suspension member. Refer to FSU-17, "
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .
11. Remove drive belt for alternator and power steering pump and A/C compressor. Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE
BELTS" .
12. Remove alternator stay. Refer to SC-23, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
13. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-10, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
14. Remove alternator and power steering pump and A/C compressor idler pulley and bracket assembly.
Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
15. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses, and remove oil cooler water pipe mounting bolt. Refer to LU-14, "
OIL
COOLER" .
16. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler tube.
17. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS).
CAUTION:
Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.
Do not disassemble.
Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip.
Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed to magnetism.
18. Remove oil filter, as necessary. Refer to LU-10, "
OIL FILTER" .
19. Remove oil cooler, as necessary. Refer to LU-14, "
OIL COOLER" .
20. Remove oil pan (lower) as the following:
a. Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure to remove.
b. Insert seal cutter (SST) between oil pan (upper) and oil pan
(lower).
c. Slide seal cutter by tapping on the side of tool with hammer.
Remove oil pan (lower).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
Do not insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this will damage the
mating surface.
21. Remove oil strainer.Slinger bolts:
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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8. Remove air hose from air duct to mass air flow sensor side and electric throttle control actuator side.
Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
9. Remove drive belt for alternator and power steering pump and A/C compressor. Refer to EM-15, "
DRIVE
BELTS" .
10. Remove front drive shaft (LH and RH) and side shaft. Refer to FA X - 1 2 , "
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
11. Remove side shaft. Refer to FFD-10, "
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY" .
12. Removal engine rear lower slinger, and install engine rear slinger to sling engine assembly for positioning.
Refer to EM-8, "
Special Service Tools" .
13. Remove front suspension member. Refer to Refer to FSU-17, "
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .
14. Remove engine mounting bracket, engine mounting bracket (lower) and insulator. Refer to EM-110,
"ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
15. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT" .
16. Remove oil filter and oil filter bracket. Refer to LU-12, "
OIL FILTER BRACKET (AWD)" .
17. Remove alternator stay. Refer to SC-23, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
18. Remove alternator and power steering pump and A/C compressor idler pulley and bracket. Refer to EM-
15, "DRIVE BELTS" .
19. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses, and remove oil cooler water pipe mounting bolt. Refer to LU-14, "
OIL
COOLER" .
20. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler tube.
21. Remove front final drive assembly. Refer to FFD-10, "
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY" .
22. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-10, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
23. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS).
CAUTION:
Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.
Do not disassemble.
Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip.
Do not place sensors in a location where they are exposed to magnetism.
24. Remove oil pan (lower) as the following:
a. Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure to remove.
b. Insert seal cutter (SST) between oil pan (upper) and oil pan
(lower).
c. Slide seal cutter by tapping on the side of tool with hammer.
Remove oil pan (lower).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
Do not insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this will damage the
mating surface.Slinger bolts:
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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REMOVAL
Outline
At first, remove engine and transmission assembly with suspension member downward. Then separate
engine from transmission.
Preparation
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-51, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
2. Disconnect both battery terminals.
3. Remove engine cover (Refer to EM-19, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" ), battery cover and LH/RH
sides front tire.
4. Remove front and rear engine undercover and front cross bar with power tool.
5. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
6. Remove cowl top cover RH. Refer to EI-24, "
COWL TOP" .
7. Remove air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
8. Remove radiator upper and lower hoses. Refer to CO-14, "
RADIATOR" .
Engine Room
1. Disconnect heater hose from vehicle-side, and fit a plug onto hose end to prevent engine coolant leak.
2. Disconnect grounding wire (between vehicle to left bank cylinder head).
3. Disconnect battery positive cable at vehicle side and temporarily fasten it on engine.
4. Disconnect engine room harness connectors shown in the fig-
ure.
5. Disconnect A/C piping from A/C compressor, and temporarily fasten it on vehicle with a rope.
6. Disconnect two body ground cables.
7. Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose.
8. Disconnect fuel feed hose and EVAP hose.
CAUTION:
Fit plugs onto disconnected hoses to prevent fuel leak.
9. Remove power steering oil pump reservoir tank and piping from vehicle, and temporarily secure them on
engine. Refer to PS-31, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
CAUTION:
When temporarily securing, keep them upright to avoid a fluid leak.
Passenger Room Side
1. Follow procedure below to disconnect engine room harness connectors at passenger room side, and tem-
porarily secure them on engine.
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a. Remove passenger-side kicking plate, dash side finisher, and
glove box. Refer to EI-37, "
BODY SIDE TRIM" and IP-10,
"INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
b. Disconnect engine room harness connectors at unit sides ECM
and other.
c. Disengage intermediate fixing point. Pull out engine room har-
nesses to engine room side, and temporarily secure them on
engine.
CAUTION:
When pulling out harnesses, take care not to damage
harnesses and connectors.
After temporarily securing, cover connectors with vinyl or similar material to protect against for-
eign material adhesion.
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove A/T fluid cooler hoses and power steering oil pump oil cooler hoses.
2. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-3, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
3. Disconnect steering lower joint, and release steering shaft. Refer to PS-12, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
4. Separate transmission and propeller shaft. Refer to PR-6, "
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT" .
5. Disengage shift control linkage at selector lever side. Then, temporarily secure it on transmission, so that
it does not sag.
6. Remove rear plate cover from upper oil pan. Then, remove bolts fixing drive plate to torque converter.
7. Remove bolts fixing transmission to lower rear side of upper oil pan.
8. Remove front stabilizer. Refer to FSU-6, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
9. Remove LH and RH sides tie-rod ends from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-6, "
FRONT SUSPENSION
ASSEMBLY" .
10. Remove lower ends of LH and RH sides struts from lower arms. Refer to FSU-6, "
FRONT SUSPENSION
ASSEMBLY" .
11. Remove LH and RH sides lower arms from suspension member. Refer to FSU-6, "
FRONT SUSPENSION
ASSEMBLY" .
Removal Work
1. Use a manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equiv-
alently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely support
bottom of suspension member and transmission.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting
surface, secure a completely stable condition.
2. Remove rear member mounting bolt.
3. Remove suspension member mounting bolt and nut. Refer to
FSU-6, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
4. Carefully lower jack to remove engine, transmission, and sus-
pension member assembly. When performing work, observe the
following:
CAUTION:
Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.
Make sure all connection points have been disconnected.
Keep in mind the center of vehicle gravity changes. If necessary, use jack(s) to support vehicle
at rear jacking point(s) to prevent it from falling it off lift.
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