Park Brake Cable Replacement - Right Rear (W/Rear Drum)

Park Brake Cable Replacement - Right Rear (Drum Brakes)

Tools Required
J 37043 Parking Brake Cable Release Tool

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution.





1. Ensure that the park brake is released.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Relieve tension on the park brake cables by pulling down on the front park brake cable (1) just in front of the equalizer.
4. Remove the right park brake cable (2) from the equalizer.
5. Remove the park brake cable from the frame bracket and guides.





6. Remove the cable clip bolt (1) at the rear axle housing.
7. Remove the right cable (3) from the clip on top of the rear axle housing.
8. Remove the rear brakes shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement.





9. Using the J 37043 (1), remove the park brake cable.





10. Remove the park brake cable from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the park brake cable to the backing plate.
2. Install the rear brakes shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement.





3. Position the cable clip (2) to the rear axle housing.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the cable clip bolt (1).
Tighten the bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

5. Install the right cable (3) over the clip on top of the rear axle housing.





6. Install the park brake cable through the frame bracket and guides.
7. Install the right park brake cable (2) to the equalizer.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Adjust the park brakes. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment (w/Rear Disc) Park Brake Adjustment (w/Rear Drum).