Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
Exploded View

- From master cylinder secondary side
- Grommet
- ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit) bracket
- From master cylinder primary side
- To front LH brake caliper
- To rear RH brake caliper
- To rear LH brake caliper
- To front RH brake caliper
- ABS actuator and electric unit (control
unit)
Front
Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
- Before removal, disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- To disconnect the brake tubes, use a flare nut wrench to
prevent the flare nuts and brake tubes from
being damaged. To connect the brake tubes, use a flare nut torque wrench to
tighten to the specified
torque.
- Do not drop the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
- Do not remove and install the ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit) by holding it by the harness.
- After installation, bleed the air from the brake lines. Refer
to BR-16, "Bleeding Brake System".
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug
openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
REMOVAL
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to PG-67, "Removal
and Installation (Battery)".
- Remove the front wiper arms. Refer to WW-78, "FRONT WIPER ARMS :
Removal and Installation".
- Remove the cowl top and RH cowl top extension. Refer to EXT-21,
"Removal and Installation".
- Disconnect the wiper washer hose.
- Remove the strut tower bar. Refer to FSU-13, "Exploded View".
- Disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
connector.
- Loosen the brake tube flare nuts, then disconnect the brake tubes
from the ABS actuator and electric unit
(control unit).
- Remove the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) nuts.
- Remove the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit).
- Remove the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) bracket
as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Bleed brake system, check and adjust brake fluid level as
necessary.
CAUTION:
Perform the neutral position adjustment for the steering angle sensor
Removal and Installation - Front Sensor Rotor
The front wheel sensor rotor is an integral part of the wheel hub and bearing
assembly and cannot be disassembled.
Removal and Installation - Rear Sen ...
Exploded View
Yaw rate/side/decel G sensor
Yaw rate/side/decel G sensor harness
connector
Front
Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
Do not drop or strike the yaw rate/sid ...
Other materials:
Steering wheel
Inspection
INSTALLATION CONDITION
Check installation conditions of steering gear assembly, front
suspension assembly, axle and steering column assembly.
Check if movement exists when steering wheel is moved up and down,
to the left and right and to the axial direction.
Check steering ...
Parking brake
WARNING
Be sure the parking brake is fully released
before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to an
accident.
Do not release the parking brake from
outside the vehicle.
Do not use the shift lever in place of the
parking brake. When parking, be sure
the par ...
Unexpected pedal reaction
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK BRAKE PEDAL STROKE
Check brake pedal stroke.
2.CHECK FUNCTION
Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector to
deactivate ABS. Check if braking force is
normal in this condition.Connect connector after inspection.
3.CHECK WHEEL SENSOR AND SEN ...