Section 06-09A: Brake System, Anti-Lock, Rear
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

RABS Valve

Removal

  1. Disconnect the inlet and outlet brake lines from the RABS valve. Cap the lines.

  1. Disconnect the wiring harness to the RABS valve.

  1. Remove the three nuts retaining the RABS valve to the frame rail and remove the RABS valve.

Installation

  1. Position the RABS valve on the frame rail. Install the three nuts and tighten to 17-23 Nm (12-17 lb-ft).

  1. Connect the RABS valve wiring harness connector.

  1.  CAUTION: Do not overtighten the fittings.

    Connect the brake lines to the RABS valve and tighten as follows:

    1. 1/2-20 threaded fittings use 14-23 Nm (10-17 lb-ft)
    1. 7/16-24 threaded fittings use 14-20 Nm (10-15 lb-ft)

  1. Bleed the brake system as described in Section 06-06. It is not necessary to energize the valve electrically to bleed the rear wheel cylinders (2261).