Removing Spreader Device

The spreader device (actuator) is located on the rear-axle wheel bearing housing instead of the mechanical spreader device with the parking-brake cable.

1. Actuator
2. Tie-wrap - prevents twisting
   Fig 1: Identifying Actuator

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1. Release electric plug connection -2-  at the actuator -1-  (-a-  ) and pull it off -A-  .

   Unclip wire harness -4-  from the retaining clip -3-  .

   Fig 2: Releasing Electric Plug Connection From Actuator

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2. If the actuator -1-  has to be re-used, secure it in the brake shoe mountings with a tie-wrap -2-  to prevent it from twisting!
   Fig 3: Identifying Actuator For Parking Brake

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3. Remove fastening screws on the actuator -arrows-  .
   Fig 4: Locating Actuator Mounting Screws

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4. Remove fastening screws on the brake cover plate.

   Turn the brake cover plate so that the actuator can be removed -arrow-  .

   Fig 5: Removing Actuator

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