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Cable - Parking Brake Rear: Installation

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Fig 1: REAR CABLE ROUTING TO KNUCKLE
GC0039427Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Route leading end of rear parking brake cable (2) up through cable guide (1) on crossmember.
    Fig 2: CABLES AT CROSSMEMBER BRACKET
    GC0039429Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  2. Guide cable leading end through crossmember bracket (1 - left)(2 - right) near equalizer and press cable housing retainer into bracket allowing retainer fingers to lock cable in place.
    Fig 3: REAR CABLE ROUTING TO KNUCKLE
    GC0039427Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Insert opposite end of cable (2) through rear knuckle (3) and install mounting screw (4). Tighten screw to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.) torque.
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Actuator
    GC0001585Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - PARKING BRAKE SHOE ACTUATOR
    2 - CABLE END
  4. Install shoe actuator lever (1) on end of parking brake cable (2). Make sure actuator lever is positioned with word "UP" facing outward.
  5. Install parking brake shoes as well as all components necessary to access them. (Refer to BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE/SHOES - INSTALLATION) 
    Fig 5: Cables At Equalizer
    GC0039426Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    NOTE: Due to short travel and low spring tension, it is not necessary to lock out parking brake lever to service parking brake components.
  6. Connect rear parking brake cable at equalizer/front cable as follows:
    1. If installing left rear cable, connect cable (1) at equalizer (2) above rear axle differential (not shown) and rear crossmember (6).
    2. If installing right rear cable, connect cable (4) at connector (3) above rear axle differential (not shown) and rear crossmember (6).
  7. Lower vehicle until rear wheels are just above floor level.
  8. Apply parking brake lever. Release lever, then reapply.
  9. Check to make sure rear wheels will not rotate with lever applied.
  10. Release parking brake lever, then check to make sure rear wheels rotate without excessive drag.
  11. Adjust parking brake shoes as necessary. (Refer to BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE/SHOES - ADJUSTMENT) 
  12. Lower vehicle.
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