Installation (2500 & 3500 Series)
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- Install the backing plate to the axle housing flange.
- Install the backing plate nuts. See Figure. Tighten the backing plate bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the park brake shoe. See PARK BRAKE SHOES .
- Install the axle shaft. See AXLE SHAFTS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in the appropriate RING GEARS article in DRIVELINE/AXLES.
- Adjust the park brake shoe. See PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
- Install the rotor. See BRAKE ROTOR .
- Install the park brake cable to the mounting bracket until the locking tabs snap into place.
- Install the rear park brake cable to the park brake actuator lever.
- Tighten the nut to the intermediate cable at the equalizer. See Figure. Tighten the nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the safety stands.
- Lower vehicle.
- Adjust park brake cable. See PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.