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Park Brake Actuator: Installation

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  1. Assemble the actuator to the park brake shoe.
  2. Install the park brake shoe and actuator onto the backing plate.
  3. Position the park brake shoe, actuator, and backing plate over the rear hub.
  4. Install the park brake cable bracket and the 2 retainers.
  5. Install the rear hub. See appropriate REAR article in SUSPENSION. The rear hub, backing plate, park brake cable bracket, and park brake actuator will be installed as an assembly.
  6. Install and connect the rear park brake cable to the bracket at the rear wheel. See PARK BRAKE CABLE . See Fig 1.
  7. Connect the park brake cable return spring to the park brake actuator and bracket at the rear wheel.
  8. Install the rear rotor. See BRAKE ROTOR .
  9. Install the rear caliper bracket. See BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET .
  10. Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies.
  11. Adjust the park brake. See appropriate procedure under PARK BRAKE  in ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
Fig 1: Removing Rear Park Brake Cable From Bracket
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