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Parking Brake Cable: Installation

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  1. Position the cables, pull the cables to the front holders and install. See Figure .
  2. Install a NEW cable tie for the cables under the heat shield.
  3. Install the cables to the rear locating sleeves and levers.
  4. Install the springs to the levers. See Figure .
  5. Install the pull rod adjusting nut to the previously measured thread length. See Figure .
  6. Tighten the tank strap.
  7. Raise the car and tighten the pull rod adjusting nut until the brake starts to act.
  8. Lower the car, release the parking brake lever and then apply the parking brake. The wheels should be locked at the 3rd-to-6th notch.
  9. Raise the car and secure the center heat shield.
  10. Secure the rear heat shield.
  11. Install the rear wheels. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  12. Lower the car and check the parking brake function.
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