Installation (1500 Series)
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- Install the park brake actuator lever housing to the backing plate. See Figure.
- Perform the following procedure before installing the backing plate bolts:
- Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
- Clean the threads of the bolt with brake parts cleaner or the equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply Threadlocker (GM P/N 12345493) to the threads of the bolt.
- Install the backing plate bolts. Tighten the backing plate bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the park brake shoe. See PARK BRAKE SHOES .
- Install the axle shaft. See AXLE SHAFTS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in the appropriate DIFFERENTIALS article in DRIVELINE/AXLES.
- Adjust the park brake shoe. See PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
- Install the rotor. See BRAKE ROTOR .
- Install the rear park brake cable to the park brake actuator lever.
- Install the park brake cable to the mounting bracket until the locking tabs snap into place.
- Install the rear cables to the equalizer by pulling down on the intermediate cable and install the rear cables to the equalizer bar.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the safety stands.
- Lower vehicle.
- Adjust park brake cable. See PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.