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VDC Control Module & Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
4) Connect the VDCCM&H/U connectors.
NOTE:
•Be sure to remove all foreign matter from inside
the connector before connecting.
•Make sure the VDCCM&H/U connector is se-
curely locked.
5) Bleed air from the brake system.
C: INSPECTION
1) Check the condition of connection and settle-
ment of connector.
2) Check the mark used for VDCCM&H/U identifi-
cation.
Refer to “SPECIFICATION” for the identification
mark.
Description.>
1. CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC UNIT ABS
OPERATION BY PRESSURE GAUGE
1) Lift-up the vehicle and remove the wheel.
2) Remove the air bleeder screws from FL and FR
caliper bodies.
3) Connect two pressure gauges to FL and FR cal-
iper bodies.
CAUTION:
•Use a pressure gauge used exclusively for
brake fluid measurement.
•Do not use the pressure gauge used for the
measurement of transmission oil. Doing so will
cause the piston seal to expand and deform.
NOTE:
Wrap sealing tape around the pressure gauge.
4) Bleed air from the pressure gauges and the FL
and FR caliper bodies.
5) Perform ABS sequence control.
6) When the hydraulic unit begins to work, first the
FL side performs decompression, hold and com-
pression, and then the FR side performs decom-
pression, hold and compression.
7) Read values indicated on the pressure gauge
and check if the fluctuation of the values between
decompression and compression meets the stan-
dard values. Depress the brake pedal and check
that the kick-back is normal, and tightness is nor-
mal.
8) Disconnect the pressure gauges from FL and FR
caliper bodies.
9) Install the air bleeder screws of FL and FR cali-
per bodies.
10) Remove the air bleeder screws from RL and
RR caliper bodies.
11) Connect two pressure gauges to RL and RR
caliper bodies.
(1) Identification mark
VDC00345
(1)
Front wheelRear wheel
Initial value
3,500 kPa
(36 kgf/cm2, 511
psi)
3,500 kPa
(36 kgf/cm2, 511
psi)
When depres-
surized
500 kPa
(5 kgf/cm2, 73 psi)
or less
500 kPa
(5 kgf/cm2, 73 psi)
or less
When pressur-
ized
3,500 kPa
(36 kgf/cm2, 511
psi)
or more
3,500 kPa
(36 kgf/cm2, 511
psi)
or more
ABS00134
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VDC Control Module & Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
12) Bleed air from the brake system.
13) Bleed air from RL and RR caliper bodies, and
pressure gauge.
14) Perform ABS sequence control.
15) When the hydraulic unit begins to work, first the
RR side performs decompression, hold and com-
pression, and then the RL side performs decom-
pression, hold and compression.
16) Read values indicated on the pressure gauge
and check if the fluctuation of the values between
decompression and compression meets specifica-
tion. Depress the brake pedal and check that the
kick-back is normal, and tightness is normal.
17) Disconnect the pressure gauge from the RL
and RR caliper bodies.
18) Install the air bleeder screws of RL and RR cal-
iper bodies.
19) Bleed air from the brake system.
2. CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC UNIT ABS
OPERATION WITH THE BRAKE TESTER
1) Set wheels other than the one to measure free
rollers.
2) Prepare for the ABS sequence control operation.
3) Set the front wheels or rear wheels on the brake
tester and set the select lever position to the “N”
range.
4) Operate the brake tester.
5) Perform ABS sequence control.
6) When the hydraulic unit begins to work, check
the following work sequence.
(1) The FL wheel performs decompression,
hold and compression in sequence, and subse-
quently the FR wheel repeats the cycle.
(2) The RR wheel performs decompression,
hold and compression in sequence, and subse-
quently the RL wheel repeats the cycle.
7) Read values indicated on the brake tester and
check if the fluctuation of the values between de-
compression and compression meets specifica-
tion.
8) After the inspection, depress the brake pedal
and check that it is not abnormally hard, and tight-
ness is normal.
3. CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC UNIT VDC
OPERATION USING A PRESSURE GAUGE
1) Lift-up the vehicle and remove the wheel.
2) Remove the air bleeder screws from FL and FR
caliper bodies.
3) Connect two pressure gauges to FL and FR cal-
iper bodies.
CAUTION:
•Use a pressure gauge used exclusively for
brake fluid measurement.
•Do not use a pressure gauge used for the
measuring transmission oil pressure, as the
piston seal may expand and deform.
NOTE:
Wrap sealing tape around the pressure gauge.
4) Bleed air from the pressure gauge.
5) Perform VDC sequence control.
(1) Brake tester
ABS00136
(1)
ABS00137
(1)
Front wheelRear wheel
Initial value2,000 N
(204 kgf, 450 lb)
2,000 N
(204 kgf, 450 lb)
When depressur-
ized
500 N
(51 kgf, 112 lb)
or less
500 N
(51 kgf, 112 lb)
or less
When pressurized
2,000 N
(204 kgf, 450 lb)
or more
2,000 N
(204 kgf, 450 lb)
or more
ABS00134
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VDC Control Module & Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
6) When the hydraulic unit begins to work, first the
FL side performs compression, hold, and decom-
pression, and then the FR side performs compres-
sion, hold, and decompression.
7) Read values indicated on the pressure gauge
and check if the fluctuation of the values between
decompression and compression meets specifica-
tion. Depress the brake pedal and check that it is
not abnormally hard, and tightness is normal.
8) Disconnect the pressure gauges from FL and FR
caliper bodies.
9) Install the air bleeder screws of FL and FR cali-
per bodies.
10) Remove the air bleeder screws from RL and
RR caliper bodies.
11) Connect two pressure gauges to RL and RR
caliper bodies.
12) Bleed air from RL and RR caliper bodies, and
pressure gauge.
13) Perform VDC sequence control.
14) When the hydraulic unit begins to work, first the
RR side performs compression, hold, and decom-
pression, and then the RL side performs compres-
sion, hold, and decompression.
15) Read the values indicated on the pressure
gauges and check if it is within specification. De-
press the brake pedal and check that it is not abnor-
mally hard, and tightness is normal.
16) Disconnect the pressure gauge from the RL
and RR caliper bodies.
17) Install the air bleeder screws of RL and RR cal-
iper bodies.
18) Bleed air from the brake line.
4. CHECK HYDRAULIC UNIT VDC OPERA-
TION WITH BRAKE TESTER
1) Set wheels other than the one to measure free
rollers.
2) Prepare to operate the VDC sequence control.
3) Set the front wheels or rear wheels on the brake
tester and set the select lever position to the “N”
range.
4) Operate the brake tester.
5) Perform VDC sequence control.
6) When the hydraulic unit begins to work, check
the following work sequence.
(1) The FL wheel performs compression, hold
and decompression in sequence, and subse-
quently the FR wheel repeats the cycle.
(2) The RR wheel performs compression, hold
and decompression in sequence, and subse-
quently the RL wheel repeats the cycle.
7) Read values indicated on the brake tester and
check if the fluctuation of the values between de-
compression and compression meets specifica-
tion.
8) After the inspection, depress the brake pedal
and check that it is not abnormally hard, and tight-
ness is normal.
Front wheelRear wheel
When pressur-
ized
3,000 kPa
(31 kgf/cm2, 441
psi) or more
3,000 kPa
(31 kgf/cm2, 441
psi) or more
When depres-
surized
500 kPa
(5 kgf/cm2, 73 psi)
or less
500 kPa
(5 kgf/cm2, 73 psi)
or less
(1) Brake tester
Front wheelRear wheel
When pressurized
2,000 N
(204 kgf, 450 lb)
or more
2,000 N
(204 kgf, 450 lb)
or more
When depressur-
ized
500 N
(51 kgf, 112 lb)
or less
500 N
(51 kgf, 112 lb)
or less
ABS00136
(1)
ABS00137
(1)
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VDC Control Module & Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U)
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
D: ADJUSTMENT
When the following replacement, removal and in-
stallation are performed, be sure to perform center-
ing of the steering angle sensor and zero point
setting of the yaw rate & G sensor.
•VDCCM&H/U
•Steering angle sensor
•Yaw rate & lateral G sensor
•Steering wheel parts (Including airbag)
•Suspension parts
•Wheel alignment adjustment
1) Park the vehicle straight on a level surface. (En-
gine operation in the “P” or “N” range)
2) Check that steering wheel is positioned at the
center. (When the center position is not correct, ad-
just the wheel alignment.)
3) Set the Subaru Select Monitor to the vehicle,
and select {Set up mode for Neutral of Steering An-
gle Sensor & Lateral G Sensor 0 point} in the
“Function check sequence” screen. (Follow the
procedures shown in the display.)
4) On the “Brake Control System” display screen,
select {Current Data Display & Save}, and check
that the steering angle sensor shows “0 deg”.
5) When the “0 deg” is not displayed, repeat the
above steps and check that the “0 deg” is dis-
played.
6) Drive the vehicle for 10 minutes, and check that
the ABS and VDC warning light is not illuminated.
7) Check that there is no unnecessary VDC opera-
tion or steering control loss. If there is a problem,
repeat the steps above.
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ABS Sequence Control
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
3. ABS Sequence Control
A: OPERATION
1) While the ABS sequence control is being per-
formed, the operation of the hydraulic unit can be
checked using the brake tester or pressure gauge
after the hydraulic unit solenoid valve operation.
2) ABS sequence control can be started by the
Subaru Select Monitor.
1. ABS SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH SUB-
ARU SELECT MONITOR
NOTE:
In the event of any trouble, the ABS sequence con-
trol will not operate.
1) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link
connector under the driver's side instrument panel
lower cover.
2) Turn the ignition switch ON.
3) Set the Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
4) Set the Subaru Select Monitor to “Brake Control”
mode.
5) When the “Function check sequence” is select-
ed, the “ABS sequence control” will start.
6) Execute the following operations when the mes-
sage “Press the brake pedal so that the brake ped-
al force is between 100 and 150 kgf” is displayed.
(1) [When the brake tester is used, press brake
pedal pad with a force of 1,000 N (102 kgf, 225
lb). ]
(2) When using a pressure gauge, press the
brake pedal so that the pressure gauge indi-
cates 3,500 kPa (36 kg/cm2, 511 psi).
7) “Press the “YES” key” will be displayed. Press
the [YES] key.
8) The brake system being operated is displayed
on the Subaru Select Monitor.
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ABS Sequence Control
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
2. CONDITIONS FOR ABS SEQUENCE CONTROL
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ABS Sequence Control
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
NOTE:
The control operation starts from point A.
B: SPECIFICATION
1. ABS SEQUENCE CONTROL COMPLETE
CONDITION
When the following conditions develop, the ABS
sequence control stops and ABS operation is re-
turned to the normal control mode.
1) When the speed of at least one wheel reaches
10 km/h (6 MPH).
2) When the brake pedal is released during ABS
sequence control and the stop lamp switch is be-
comes OFF.
3) After completion of ABS sequence control.
4) When a malfunction is detected.
(1) All wheel speed (10) RR decompression valve (18) 1.0 seconds
(2) Ignition key (11) RR hold valve (19) 1.4 seconds
(3) ABS warning light (12) RL decompression valve (20) 0.6 seconds
(4) Stop light switch (13) RL hold valve (21) 0.4 seconds
(5) Valve relay (14) Pump motor (22) Point A
(6) FL decompression valve (15) 1.5 seconds (23) Reset
(7) FL hold valve (16) Light OFF (24) Linear valve 1
(8) FR decompression valve (17) Light ON (25) Linear valve 2
(9) FR hold valve
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VDC Sequence Control
VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL (VDC)
4. VDC Sequence Control
A: OPERATION
1) While the VDC sequence control is performed,
the operation of the hydraulic unit can be checked
using the brake tester or pressure gauge after the
hydraulic unit solenoid valve is operated.
2) VDC sequence control can be started by Subaru
Select Monitor.
1. VDC SEQUENCE CONTROL WITH SUB-
ARU SELECT MONITOR
NOTE:
In the event of any trouble, sequence control will
not operate.
1) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor to data link
connector under the driver's side instrument panel
lower cover.
2) Turn the ignition switch ON.
3) Set the Subaru Select Monitor switch to ON.
4) Set the Subaru Select Monitor to “Brake Control”
mode.
5) When the “VDC Inspection Mode” is selected
from the “Function check sequence” menu, the
“VDC sequence control” will start.
6) ”Press the “YES” key” will be displayed. Press
the [YES] key.
7) Operation points will be displayed on Subaru Se-
lect Monitor.