34 41 250 Removing and installing/replacing expander lock for parking brake shoes

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove handbrake shoes

After completing work:

Adjust handbrake

Lock adjuster unit (ASZE).

Using special tool 32 1 030 , press stop (1) of adjusting spring back to such an extent that retaining hook (2) engages in stop (1).

Fig 1: Stop, Retaining Hook And Special Tool (32 1 030)

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Pull expander lock (1) forwards, disconnect handbrake Bowden cable (2) and remove expander lock.

Fig 2: Expander Lock, Bowden Cable And Removal Direction

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