Parking Brake and Actuation - Parking Brake
Diagnosis and Testing
Principle of Operation Published: 12-May-2014
For a detailed description of the Parking Brake operation, refer to the relevant Description and Operation section of the
workshop manual. REFER to: (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation)
Parking Brake (Description and Operation), Parking Brake (Description and Operation), Parking Brake (Description and Operation).
Parking Brake Calibration
The parking brake system must be calibrated whenever the battery has been disconnected or has been in a state of discharge,
or repairs have been carried out to the rear service or parking brake system.
NOTE: If new rear brake pads have been installed, pressure must be applied to the brake pedal a minimum of five times
prior to calibration of the parking brake system.
To calibrate the parking brake system:
1. Place gear selector lever in 'P' Park position.
2. Release parking brake cable tension to service position.
REFER to: Parking Brake Cable Tension Release (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures).
3. Set the ignition status to 'ON'.
4. Apply and hold the footbrake then pull up the parking brake switch.
5. To release the parking brake, apply and hold the footbrake then release and press down the parking brake switch.
Inspection and Verification
CAUTION: Diagnosis by substitution from a donor vehicle is NOT acceptable. Substitution of control modules does not
guarantee confirmation of a fault, and may also cause additional faults in the vehicle being tested and/or the donor vehicle.
1. Verify the customer concern.
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of damage and system integrity.
Visual Inspection
Mechanical Electrical
Parking brake cable
Parking brake actuator
Brake caliper
Brake pads
Stabilizer bar drop link caps
Fuse(s)
Wiring harness/electrical connectors
Check for bent/corroded pins
Parking brake switch
Parking brake module
3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to
the next step.
4. If the cause is not visually evident check the system for any logged Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and proceed to
the DTC Index , alternatively, verify the customer concern and refer to the Symptom Chart.
Symptom Chart
Symptom Possible Cause Action The parking brake will not
engage or release (with no
parking brake warning
message)
Cables fouled, trapped or damaged
Cables incorrectly routed or installed
Rear lining wear
Service brake incorrectly adjusted following
lining change
Caliper malfunction
Check the rear and primary
cables for correct installation
and damage
Inspect the rear brake linings for
wear
Re-calibrate the parking brake,
refer to the calibration procedure
Check the rear service brake for
correct installation and operation
Symptom Possible Cause Action The parking brake will not
engage or release (with
parking brake warning
message)
Cables fouled, trapped or damaged
Cables incorrectly routed or installed
Rear lining wear
Actuator malfunction
Caliper malfunction
Check the rear and primary
cables for correct installation
and damage
Inspect the rear brake linings for
wear
Re-calibrate the parking brake,
refer to the calibration procedure
Check the rear service brake for
correct installation and operation No communication with the
parking brake module
Fuse
Module off Bus
CAN network error
Parking brake module fault
Check fuses
Ensure battery is fully charged
and in serviceable condition.
Check battery voltage at parking
brake module
Check CAN network using
manufacturer approved
diagnostic system 'Park brake Fault' displayed on
message center with
associated warning lamps
Parking brake system fault
Check the parking brake module
for DTCs and refer to DTC Index Brakes drag
Parking brake not re-calibrated after battery has
been disconnected or has been in a state of
discharge, or repairs have been carried out to
the rear service or parking brake system
Service brake system fault
Re-calibrate parking brake, refer
to the calibration procedure
Check the service brake for
correct operation DTC Index
For a list of diagnostic trouble codes that could be logged on this vehicle, please refer to Section 100-00.
REFER to: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index - DTC: Electric Parking Brake (PBM) (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Parking Brake and Actuation - Parking Brake Release Actuator
Removal and Installation
Removal Published: 06-May-2014
WARNING: Failure to release the tension and calibrate the electric parking brake during rear parking brake related service
procedures, could cause the parking brake to function incorrectly or become inoperative.
1. Refer to: Parking Brake Cable Tension Release (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, General Procedures).
2. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the differential case.
Refer to: Differential Case - TDV6 3.0L Diesel /V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Differential Case - TD4 2.2L Diesel/TDV6 3.0L Diesel (205-02,
Removal and Installation).
4. Torque: 7 Nm
between moving components such as the steering wheel to steering column shroud.
Grunt (Squawk/Whoop)
Grunt is a 'honking' sound elicited when coming off one of the steering stops. Grunt is generally excited during parking
manoeuvres with a low to medium speed steering input.
Hiss (Swish)
Hiss or Valve Hiss is a high-frequency sound coming from the steering gear when the system is loaded. It is a rushing or
'swish' noise that doesn't change frequency with RPM. Hiss is the general noise generated by the flow of hydraulic fluid through
restrictions in the steering system. Restrictions include the rotary steering valve, power steering tubes, connectors, tuning
orifices, etc. Hiss can be air-borne and structure-borne, but the structure-borne path through the steering intermediate shaft is
usually dominant.
Moan (Groan)
Moan is the general structure-borne noise of the steering system. Moan is primarily transmitted to the driver via the body
structure through the pump mount, engine mounts, power steering lines and power steering brackets. On some vehicles, moan
is a loud humming noise, often present when the wheel is turned and the system is loaded. It may change frequency with
engine RPM and if the system is loaded or unloaded.
Steering Gear Knock (Steering Gear Slap)
CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to adjust the steering gear yoke. Failure to follow this instruction will invalidate the steering
gear warranty.
Steering gear knock is a rattle sound and steering wheel vibration caused by separation of the steering gear and pinion while
driving over bumps. It is a structure-borne noise transmitted through the intermediate shaft and column. Steering gear knock
can also be heard as a 'thump' or impact noise that occurs with the vehicle stationary when the steering wheel is released
from a loaded position and allowed to return to rest. Noise occurs with the engine on or off.
Rattles
Rattles are noises caused by knocking or hitting of components in the steering system. Steering rattles can occur in the engine
compartment, the suspension, or the passenger compartment. Rattles can be caused by loose components, movable and
flexible components, and improper clearances.
Squeaks/Scrapes
Squeaks/Scrapes are noises due to friction or component rubbing anywhere in the steering system. Squeaks/Scrapes have
appeared in steering linkages and joints, in column components and in column and steering wheel trim.
Weep
Weep is an air-borne noise, occasionally generated when turning the steering across lock at a constant rate. When present on
a vehicle the noise, once initiated can often be maintained across a large proportion of the available steering movement.
Whistle
Whistle is similar to hiss but is louder and of a higher frequency. It is also more of a pure tone noise than hiss. Whistle is
air-borne and is generated by a high flow rate of hydraulic fluid through a small restriction.
Zip
Zip noise is the air-borne noise generated by power steering pump cavitation when power steering fluid does not flow freely
through the suction hose from the reservoir to the pump. Zip primarily occurs during cold weather at start-up.
Steering System Vibrations and Harshness
Buzz
Buzz is a tactile rotary vibration felt in the steering wheel when steering inputs are slow. Buzz can also be called a grinding
feel and it is closely related to grunt and is caused by high system gain with low damping. Buzz is generally excited during
parking manoeuvres with low to medium speed steering input.
Buzz (Electrical)
A different steering buzz can be caused by pulse width modulated (PWM) electric actuators used in variable assist steering
systems. This buzz is felt by turning the ignition key to run without starting the engine and holding onto the steering wheel.
In extreme cases, the buzz can be felt with the engine running also.
Column/Steering Wheel Shake
Column shake is a low frequency vertical vibration excited by primary engine vibrations.
Nibble (Shimmy)
Lower steering column slider pinch bolt 35 26 - Lower steering column to steering gear pinch bolt 35 26 - Power steering control valve actuator 2 - 18 Power steering fluid cooler retaining bolts 7 - 62 Power steering pump pulley retaining bolts 20 25 - Power steering pump retaining bolts - All except vehicles with diesel engine 25 18 - Power steering pump retaining bolts - Vehicles with diesel engine 22 16 - Power steering pump to steering gear pressure line 25 18 - Steering gear retaining bolts 100 74 - Steering gear supply and return lines 10 - 89 www.JagDocs.com
1 Locknut ( 2 off) 2 RH (right-hand) tie-rod 3 Steering gear boot (2 off) 4 Steering gear 5 Bolt and washer (3 off) 6 Servotronic valve 7 Valve unit 8 Input shaft 9 LH (left-hand) tie-rod 10 Steering gear mounting bushes The steering gear is located at the rear of the engine and attached to the front sub-frame. The gear is secured to the
sub-frame with 3 bolts and washers which screw into threaded tubes in bushes which are integral with the sub-frame.
The steering gear comprises an aluminum, cast, valve housing which contains the hydraulic valve unit and Servotronic valve.
The mechanical steering rack and the hydraulic actuator are located in a steel cylinder which is attached to the cast valve
housing.
The steering gear uses a rack with an integrated piston which is guided on plain bearings within the cylinder and the valve
housing. The pinion, which is attached to the valve unit, runs in bearings and meshes with the rack teeth. The rack is pressed
against the pinion by a spring loaded yoke which ensures that the teeth mesh with the minimum of play. The pinion is
connected to the valve unit via a torsion bar. The rotary motion of the steering wheel is converted into linear movement of the
rack by the rack and pinion mechanism and is initiated by the valve unit. This movement is transferred into movement of the
road wheels by adjustable tie-rods.
5. Make sure the alignment mark, on the steering gear pinion
seal protection cover, is central to the steering gear pinion
casting.
6. CAUTION: Do not allow the gaiter to twist.
Release both track rods from tie rod ends, note the number
of turns for installation.
Loosen the tie-rod ends lock nuts.
7. Disconnect the power steering control valve actuator
electrical connector.
Steering Column Switches - Steering Column Lock Actuator
Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Published: 11-May-2011
1. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
2. Refer to: Steering Column (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
Installation
3. Torque: 12 Nm
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.