34 41 140 Removing and installing or replacing guide tube for handbrake cables

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Special tools required:

32 1 030

Necessary preliminary tasks

Lock adjustment unit (ASZE).

Actuate parking brake lever. Connect special tool 32 1 030 . Press limit position (1) of adjusting spring back to such an extent that retaining hook (2) engages in limit position (1).

Installation note:

Unlock adjustment unit (ASZE).

Lever out restraining hook (2) with a suitable screwdriver.

Restraining hook (2) must detach from limit position (1) of adjusting spring.

Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool (32 1 030)

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Press retainer (1) in balance arm (2) forward in direction of arrow.

Detach parking brake Bowden cables (3) from balance arm (2).

Fig 2: Detaching Parking Brake Bowden Cables

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Pull parking brake Bowden cables out of guide tube.

Release screws (1).

Release screws (2) and feed out guide tube (3) towards bottom.

Installation note:

Replace gasket.

Tightening torque 34 41 4AZ .

Fig 3: Pulling Parking Brake Bowden Cables

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After installation:

Adjusting PARKING BRAKE