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GENERAL PROCEDURES
Parking Brake Cable Tension Release
1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires repair or if the
rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released.
Place the parking brake control (2780) in the released position.
2. Remove the console. For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 12 .
3. With an assistant inside the vehicle, raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
4. Pull the parking brake cable and equalizer rearward.
5. CAUTION: Do not remove the steel pin until the parking brake cable and
equalizer/rear cable and conduits are connected to the parking brake control. Pin
removal releases the tension in the ratchet wheel causing the spring to unwind and
release tension. Insert a steel pin through holes in the lever to the ratchet wheel. SECTION 206-
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Parking Brake Control
Removal
1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires repair or if the
rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released.
Place the parking brake control (2780) in the released position.
2. Remove the console. For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 12 .
3. Remove the parking brake control studs.
4. NOTE: Self adjust pawl must be off to allow wind up.
Place the control handle in the fully downward position, then pull the control handle forward to
wind- up the self- adjusting mechanism.
5. Insert a steel pin through hole in the lever to the ratchet wheel, then carefully release the spring tension onto the pin.
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NOTE: Keep tension on the cable so cable end does not fall out of equalizer.
Disconnect the parking brake cable.
Installation 1. NOTE: Make sure cable ends are attached to the equalizer.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Cable and Conduit —
Front
Removal
1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires repair or if the
rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released.
Release the cable tension. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Cable Tension Release in this section.
2. Disconnect the parking brake rear cables and conduits.
3. Remove the parking brake control nuts.
4. Disconnect the parking brake cable.
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5. Pull the front cable and equalizer through the floorpan from inside the vehicle.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Cable and Conduit
Removal
NOTE:
The RH rear is shown, the LH is similar.
1. CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires repair or if the
rear axle housing (4010) is removed, the cable tension must be released.
Release the cable tension. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake Cable Tension Release in this section.
2. Disconnect the parking brake rear cable and conduit.
3. Using a 13 mm (0.52 in) box- end wrench, depress the conduit retaining prongs and remove the
parking brake rear cable and conduit.
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