Removing Spreader Device

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

Actuator
Tie-wrap - prevents twisting

Fig 1: Identifying Actuator And Tie-Wrap
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Release electric plug connection -2- at the actuator -1- (-a- ) and detach it -A- .
Unclip wire harness -4- from the retaining clip -3- .

Fig 2: Releasing Plug Connection For Actuator
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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 Secured With Tie-Wrap
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Remove the fastening screws on the actuator -arrows- .

Fig 4: Locating Actuator Mounting Fastening Screws
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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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