Cable - Parking Brake Rear: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to BRAKES - WARNING) (Refer to BRAKES - CAUTION) .

Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/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:
1. If removing left rear cable, disconnect cable (1) at equalizer (2) above rear axle differential (not shown) and rear crossmember (6).
2. 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. (Refer to BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE/SHOES - REMOVAL)

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Actuator
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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 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.