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Installation Procedure

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  1. Clean the debris and the dust from the park brake components using a clean shop cloth.
  2. Align the slots in both the adjusting screw (1) and tappet to be parallel with the backing plate face.
  3. 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.
  4. Position the park brake shoe (2) on the inboard side of the actuator.
  5. Slide the park brake shoe (2) into position and seat into the retaining spring (3).
  6. Inspect the shoe assembly position. The shoe must be central on the backing plate with both tips located in the slots.
  7. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
  8. Install the rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR .
  9. Install the park brake cable to the park brake actuator lever.
  10. Tighten the nut to the intermediate cable at the equalizer. Tighten the nut to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).
  11. Install the tire and wheel.
  12. Remove the safety stands.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Adjust park brake cable. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .