Rear Parking Brake Cable - Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, Warning Brakes - Caution .

1. Raise and support vehicle. Maintenance






NOTE: Due to short travel and low spring tension, it is not necessary to lock-out parking brake lever to service parking brake components.

2. Disconnect rear parking brake cable near front cable as follows:
- If removing left rear cable, disconnect cable (1) at equalizer (2) above rear axle differential (not shown) and rear crossmember (6).
- If removing right rear cable, disconnect cable (4) at connector (3) above rear axle differential (not shown) and rear crossmember (6).

3. Remove parking brake shoes on side of cable service. Removal










4. Remove shoe actuator lever (1) from end of cable (2) and support.





5. Remove screw (4) fastening cable (2) to knuckle (3). Remove cable from knuckle.
6. Remove cable (2) from routing guide (1).





7. Place 13 mm 12-point box wrench (4) over cable strand and completely onto cable retainer (3) as shown at crossmember bracket (1 - left)(2 - right). It may be necessary to wiggle wrench around somewhat to collapse retainer fingers. With wrench in place, pull cable from bracket.
8. Remove parking brake cable from vehicle.