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Inspection & Verification

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  1. Verify the customer concern.
  2. Visually inspect the following mechanical and electrical components:
    VISUAL INSPECTION CHART

    Mechanical Electrical
    • Parking brake cables
    • Parking brake control
    • Parking brake control release handle
    • Parking brake shoes and hardware
    • Vacuum actuator and lever
    • Vacuum hoses
    • Vacuum switch
    • Transmission selector lever
    • Parking brake switch
    • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  3. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step.
  4. If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and Go to Symptom Chart .