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Park Brake Hardware: Installation

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  1. Install the parking brake lever to the parking brake cable. Install the parking brake lever to the brake shoe. Reinstall the hooking center section of the universal spring under the tab on the anchor. Install the brake shoe. Position the shoe and the lining on the backing plate.
  2. Use the Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover in order to pull up the end of the universal spring, resting the return spring on the web of the brake shoe. Use the Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover in order to pull the end of the universal spring over until it snaps in the slot in the brake shoe.
  3. Before reinstallation, disassemble, thoroughly clean and lubricate the adjusting screw in the following manner: Clean the adjuster screw threads with a wire brush. Wash all components in clean denatured alcohol. Apply GM P/N 1052196 or equivalent brake lubricant to the following areas: The adjuster screw threads, the inside the diameter of the adjuster socket and the socket face. Adequate lubrication is achieved when a continuous bead of lubricant is on the end of the adjuster nut and the socket when the threads are fully engaged.
  4. Inspect the threads of the adjuster screw for smooth rotation over the full length. Install the adjusting screw assembly: Engage the adjuster nut end of the adjusting screw with the web of the brake shoe and lining and the parking brake lever. Position the adjuster shoe and lining so that the shoe web engages the deep slot in the socket end of the adjusting screw.
  5. Install the return spring into the adjuster shoe and lining. Use the Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover in order to pull up the end of the return spring, resting the return spring on the web of the brake shoe. Use the Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover in order to pull the end of the return spring over until the return spring snaps in the slot in the brake shoe.
  6. Inspect the following items in order to ensure the proper positioning and function of the adjuster actuator and the return spring: The adjuster actuator pivots in the shoe web slot, the notch in the adjuster actuator rests on the step in the adjusting screw and the arm of the adjuster actuator rests freely on the star wheel teeth of the adjuster screw, not trapped under the teeth in a downward angle. Use the Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover between the upper ends of the shoe and lining assemblies. Spread the shoes apart and verify proper rotation of the star wheel.
  7. Adjust the drum brakes. See DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTMENT  under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS. Adjust the parking brake. Install the tires and the wheels. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Lower the vehicle.
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