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

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Special tools required:

32 1 030

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove PARKING BRAKE PADS

Lock adjuster unit (ASZE).

Actuate parking brake lever. Screw in special tool 32 1 030 partially. Press stop (1) of adjusting spring back to such an extent that retaining hook (2) engages in stop (1).

Installation:

Unlock adjuster unit (ASZE).

Lever out restraining hook (2) with a suitable screwdriver.

Restraining hook (2) must detach from stop (1) of adjusting spring.

Fig 1: Identifying Restraining Hook And Stop

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

Fig 2: Identifying Expander Lock And Handbrake Bowden Cable

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After installation:

Adjusting PARKING BRAKE