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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Park Brake Cable & Intermediate Cable Equalizer Bar
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  1. Release the park brake.
  2. Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Disconnect the right park brake cable (1) from the intermediate cable equalizer bar (2).
  5. Release the right park brake cable from the frame bracket by compressing the locking tabs and pulling the cable conduit (3) rearward.
  6. Fig 2: Locating Park Brake Cable Mounting
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  7. Release the park brake cable (1) from the rear axle housing cover clip.
  8. Remove the park brake cable clip bolt (2).
  9. Remove the park brake cable from the cable guides.
  10. Remove the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
  11. Fig 3: Using J 37043 To Release Brake Cable From Backing Plate
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  12. Using the J 37043  (1), remove the park brake cable from the backing plate. See Special Tools .
  13. Fig 4: Identifying Park Brake Cable
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  14. Remove the park brake cable from the vehicle.