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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Villager AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Mercury Villager cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Description
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Villager 3.0 V6 GAS
The single and tandem vacuum boosters, Figs. and , are self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units. These are vacuum suspended units that use vacuum and atmospheric pressure for their power.
On models equipped with gasoline engines, vacuum is supplied through a fitting in the intake manifold. On models equipped with diesel engines, vacuum is supplied through a vacuum pump.
The three basic elements of the booster are the vacuum power chamber, mechanically actua...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Villager AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Mercury Villager cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Villager (4WABS) -> Description -> Component Locations -> System Operation
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Villager 3.0 V6 GAS
System Operation
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) uses electronic and hydraulic components to prevent wheel lockup during brake application.
The ABS system is controlled by an ABS control module, located behind the control console. The control module receives and compares wheel speed readings from each wheel speed sensor. By monitoring these speed readings, t...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Villager AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Mercury Villager cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Adjustments -> 1997 Windstar -> Aerostar, F-Series & Ranger -> Expedition, Explorer, F-150 & F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Villager -> Pushrod -> Villager
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Villager 3.0 V6 GAS
Pushrod
Aerostar, F-Series & Ranger
To measure pushrod adjustment, use a suitable gauge and position it against the master cylinder mounting surface as illustrated in Fig. . Adjust pushrod screw by turning it until the end just touches inner edge of gauge slot.
Expedition, Explorer, F-150 & F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Villager
Refer to "Brake Booster, Replace" for pushrod adjustment.
Villager
Refer to "Brake Booste... "
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Villager AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Mercury Villager cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Aerostar, Escape, E-Series, Excursion, F-250HD, F-350, F-Super Duty, Ranger & Villager -> Bendix Hydro-Max -> Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Windstar -> Manual Bleed -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Villager 3.0 V6 GAS
Aerostar, Escape, E-Series, Excursion, F-250HD, F-350, F-Super Duty, Ranger & Villager
Bleed primary and secondary hydraulic brake systems separately, bleeding the longest line first on each system. Do not allow reservoir to run dry during bleeding operation. Never use fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system. Ensure proper bleed sequence is followed.
On 1997-98 Villager models, the bleed sequence is lefthand front, righthand front, lefthand rear, righthand rear.
On Aerostar, E-Series, Escape, Excursion, F-250HD, F-350, F-Super Duty, Ranger and 1999-2001 Vill...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Villager AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Mercury Villager cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Villager (4WABS) -> System Service -> 1997-98 -> 1999-2001 -> ABS Control Module -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Electronic Hydraulic Control Unit (EHCU) -> Front -> Hydraulic Actuator Assembly -> Rear -> Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Villager 3.0 V6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems" for bleeding procedure.
Component Replacement
ABS Control Module
1997-98
Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If the module is exposed to these charges, damage may result.
- Remove storage bin, then remove right and left lower instrument panel cover panels.
- Disconnect foot lamp electrical connectors, if equipped.
- Disconnect ABS control module electrical harness connector. Use a screwdriver to pry back the metal retainer and remove the harness connector.
- Disconnect surrounding module electrical harness con...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Mercury Villager AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Mercury Villager cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Villager (4WABS) -> Troubleshooting -> 1997-98 -> 1999-2001 -> ABS Does Not Work -> ABS Warning Indicator Always On -> No Communication w/ABS Control Module -> Soft/Excessive Pedal Travel -> Unable To Enter Self Test -> Yellow ABS Warning Indicator Does Not Self-Check
Vehicle: 1998 Mercury Villager 3.0 V6 GAS
1997-98
ABS Warning Indicator Always On
- Inspect fuses.
- Inspect circuit.
- Inspect hydraulic solenoid relay.
- Inspect hydraulic pump motor relay.
- Inspect brake anti-lock sensor(s).
- Inspect hydraulic anti-lock actuator assembly.
- Inspect anti-lock brake warning indicator miniature bulb.
- Inspect ABS control module.
ABS Does Not Work
- Inspect fuses.
- Inspect circuit.
- Inspect hydraulic solenoid relay.
- Inspect hydraulic pump motor relay.
- Inspect brake anti-lock sensor(s).
- Inspect hydraulic a...
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