Installation (1500 Series Pickup & Utility With 4-Wheel Steering)

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CAUTION: When lifting the vehicle do not allow the jack to touch the rear steering gear. If the jack touches the rear steering gear you may damage the gear or the rack and pinion boots. If the boots are damaged replace the rack and pinion boot.

Install the park brake actuator lever housing to the backing plate.
Install the park brake shoe.
Install the wheel bearing. See REAR WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in appropriate DIFFERENTIALS article in DRIVELINE/AXLES.
Adjust the park brake shoe. See PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
Install the park brake cable to the park brake actuator lever. See Figure.
Install the rear park brake bracket bolt. See Figure. Tighten the bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install the park brake cable to the equalizer bar. See Figure.
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Lower the vehicle.