34 41 250 Removing And Installing/Replacing Expander Lock For Handbrake Shoes

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Special tools required:

32 1 030

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove handbrake shoes .

After completing work:

Adjust handbrake.

Lock adjuster unit (ASZE).

Using special tool 32 1 030, press stop (1) of adjusting spring back to such an extent that retaining hook (2) engages in stop (1).

Fig 1: Adjusting Spring Back With Special Tool 32 1 030

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Pull expander lock (1) forwards, disconnect handbrake Bowden cable (2) and remove expander lock.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Handbrake Bowden Cable

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