Installation Procedure

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Clean the debris and the dust from the park brake components using a clean shop cloth.
Align the slots in both the adjusting screw (1) and tappet to be parallel with the backing plate face.
Install the park brake shoe assembly to the vehicle by placing one of the open ends of the shoe (2) over the axle flange and rotating the shoe until it is behind the flange.
Position the park brake shoe (2) on the inboard side of the actuator.
Slide the park brake shoe (2) into position and seat into the retaining spring (3).

Fig 1: Locating Adjustment Screw, Park Brake Shoe & Retaining Spring

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Inspect the shoe assembly position. The shoe must be central on the backing plate with both tips located in the slots.
Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
Install the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (Except Dual Wheels or NYS) , Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (W/Dual Wheels) or Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (W/NYS) in Disc Brakes.
Install the park brake cable to the park brake actuator lever.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Tighten the nut to the intermediate cable at the equalizer.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the safety stands.
Lower the vehicle.
Adjust park brake cable. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .