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

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Special tools required:

32 1 030 LEVER

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove handbrake shoes, see 34 41 220 Removing and installing/replacing all handbrake shoes .

After completing work:

After completing tasks, adjust handbrake, see 34 10 014 Adjusting 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: Special Tool (32 1 030) With Retaining Hook

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

Fig 2: Pulling Expander Lock And Handbrake Bowden Cable

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