CABLE, Parking Brake, Rear: Removal: Removal

NOTE: Before proceeding. Refer to:

Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure

Fig 1: CABLES AT EQUALIZER
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NOTE: Due to short travel and low spring tension, it is not necessary to lock-out parking brake lever to service parking brake components.
Disconnect rear parking brake cable near front cable as follows:
- If removing left rear cable, disconnect cable (1) at equalizer (2) above rear axle differential (not shown) and rear crossmember (6).
- If removing right rear cable, disconnect cable (4) at connector (3) above rear axle differential (not shown) and rear crossmember (6).
Remove parking brake shoes on side of cable service. See Brakes/Parking Brake/SHOES, Parking Brake - Removal .

Fig 2: Actuator Removal/Installation
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1 - PARKING BRAKE SHOE ACTUATOR

2 - CABLE END
Remove shoe actuator lever (1) from end of cable (2) and support.

Fig 3: REAR CABLE ROUTING TO KNUCKLE
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Remove screw (4) fastening cable (2) to knuckle (3). Remove cable from knuckle.
Remove cable (2) from routing guide (1).

Fig 4: CABLES AT CROSSMEMBER BRACKET
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Place 13 mm 12-point box wrench (4) over cable strand and completely onto cable retainer (3) as shown in illustration at crossmember bracket (1 - left) (2 - right). It may be necessary to wiggle wrench around somewhat to collapse retainer fingers. With wrench in place, pull cable from bracket.
Remove parking brake cable from vehicle.