Parking Brake Cable - Rear

Parking Brake Cable - Rear











Removal and Installation

1. Using the parking brake release handle, release the parking brake control.

2. WARNING: Shut off the electrical power to the air suspension system prior to hoisting or jacking an air suspension equipped vehicle. Failure to do so may result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which may result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch to the OFF position.

3. WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
4. Pull the parking brake adjuster clip downward.





5. Apply the parking brake control fully.
6. Push upward on the parking brake adjuster clip to lock the adjuster.





7. Using the parking brake release handle, release the parking brake control.
8. Disconnect the front parking brake cable from the LH rear parking brake cable at the cable union.





9. Disconnect the LH rear parking brake conduit from the cable adjuster.





10. Disconnect the LH rear parking brake cable from the LH rear parking brake cable extension union and remove the LH rear parking brake cable and conduit.
11. Press the retaining tabs and disconnect the RH rear parking brake cable and conduit from the frame bracket.
12. Remove the RH rear parking brake cable wire-form bracket bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 17 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
13. Disconnect the RH rear parking brake cable and conduit from the axle housing clips.
14. Disconnect the RH rear parking brake cable from the RH rear parking brake cable extension union and remove the RH rear parking brake cable and conduit.
15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Adjust the cable tension.

16. WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire Suppression System. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
17. If equipped, turn the air suspension service switch to the ON position.