Installation (1500 HAD, 2500 & 3500 Series)

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Clean the debris and the dust from the park brake components using a clean shop cloth. See Figure.
Install the adjuster assembly to the park brake shoes.
Separate the tips of the shoes and install the park brake shoes to the park brake actuator.
Install the park brake shoe anchor springs and pins.
Install the park brake shoe return spring. See Figure.
Adjust the park brake shoe. See PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
Install the rear axle shaft. See AXLE SHAFTS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in appropriate DIFFERENTIALS article in DRIVELINE/AXLES.
Install the rotor. See BRAKE ROTOR .
Install the park brake cable to the lever. See Figure.
Perform the following procedure to install the cable to the backing plate:
- Compress the spring by pushing towards the lever.
- Route the cable through the slot in the backing plate.
- Push the cable housing into the backing plate until the locking tabs snap into place.
Install the tire and wheel. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Remove the safety stands.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the park brake cable to the equalizer by pulling down on the park brake cable in front of the equalizer then installing the cable to the equalizer bar. See Figure.
Adjust the park brake cable. See PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.