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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the cable to the vehicle.
  2. Install the park brake cable (2) to the lever (1).
  3. Perform the following procedure to install the cable (2) to the backing plate (4):
    1. Compress the spring (3) by pushing towards the lever (1).
    2. Route the cable (2) through the slot in the backing plate.
    3. Push the cable housing into the backing plate (4) until the locking tabs snap into place.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Lever, Park Brake Cable, Spring & Backing Plate
    GM913334Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the cable to the mounting bracket until the locking tabs snap into place.
    5. Fig 2: View of Park Brake Cable & Mounting Bracket
    GM363839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Bolt the cable to the differential (clips).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    6. IMPORTANT: After installing the cable to the rear axle holding clip, verify that clip is securely retaining the cable. If not, crimp the clip by hand taking care not to pinch or kink the cable.
  6. Install the cable to the differential clip.
    7. Fig 3: Installing Park Brake Cable From Rear Axle & Differential Clip - Right Rear (w/o NYS)
    GM366864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. For 25/35 series vehicles, connect the cable at the equalizer.
  8. For 25/35 series vehicles, enable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Enabling the Park Brake Cable Automatic Adjuster .
    9. Fig 4: View Of Park Brake Cable & Equalizer
    GM913335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. For all 15 series vehicles, pull down on the park brake cable in front of the equalizer and install the left park brake cable to the equalizer bar.
    10. Fig 5: Equalizer Bar & Park Brake Cable - Rear
    GM791349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the safety stands.
  11. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.
  12. Adjust the park brake cable. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
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