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Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs) Repair Instructions

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The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) is divided diagonally (two circuits). The vacuum brake servo unit boosts the brakes pneumatically.

Vehicles with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Mark 60 or Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Mark 70 do not have a mechanical brake pressure regulator. A specially coordinated software program inside the ABS Control Module -J104- determines brake pressure allocation at the rear axle.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) malfunctions do not affect the brake system and the booster. Conventional brake system stays operative even without Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). A change in braking behavior should be checked. After the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp -K47- turns on, the rear wheels may lock prematurely when braking!

Fig 1: Configuration
GWWM45-10004Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55- with ABS Control Module -J104-
  2. Brake booster with tandem brake master cylinder

The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module -J104- -1- and ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55- -2- are a single unit. Separation can only be performed when removed from vehicle. The hydraulic pump -3- must not be separated from the ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55-.

Fig 2: Identifying Control Module, Hydraulic Unit And Hydraulic Pump
GWWN45-10048Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Separation cannot be performed on vehicles with hydraulic brake booster or hill assist.

For the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)-Mark 60 EC in this vehicle, the Transverse Acceleration Sensor -G200-, the Rotation Rate Sensor -G202- and the Longitudinal Acceleration Sensor -G251- (depending on the vehicle equipment level) are installed in the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module -J104-.

It is not possible to replace them individually.

-- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module -J104-, removing and installing. Refer to ABS Control Module -J104- AND ABS Hydraulic Unit -N55- WITH 4-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINE AND ABS MARK 60 EC ABS/EDL/ASR/ESP .

Vehicles without Electro-Mechanical Power Steering

The Steering Angle Sensor -G85- is installed on the steering column. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor -G85- ON STEERING COLUMN .

Steering Angle Sensor -G85-, removing and installing at the steering column. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Vehicles with Electro-Mechanical Power Steering

The Steering Angle Sensor -G85- is located in the steering gear. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

The Steering Angle Sensor -G85- cannot be replaced separately.

Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester for fault diagnostics.

Steering Angle Sensor -G85-, removing and installing. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .