Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
Hydraulic Control Assembly - Antilock Brakes: Service and Repair
Removal
Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)
Special Service tools
Brake Pedal Hold Tool
JDS 9013
Removal
CAUTION: Replacement of nuts and bolts: Various thread-locking devices are used on nuts and bolts throughout the vehicle. These devices restrict
the number of times a nut or bolt can be used.
CAUTION: Remove brake fluid spillage immediately from paint work, with clean water.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Position vehicle on a four-post lift.
3. Open engine compartment and fit paint work protection covers to fenders.
4. NOTE: The following three pictorial procedures must be carried-out to minimize brake fluid loss when disconnecting the brake tubes.
Open Left-Hand-Front and Left-Hand-Rear caliper bleed nipples.
Connect a bleed tube and container to the calipers.
Open bleed nipples.