Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side




Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side

Special Tools

CH-37043 - Parking Brake Cable Release Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.

Removal Procedure

Warning:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.


1. Disable the parking brake cable adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling.

2. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.

3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.





5. Disconnect the right parking brake cable eyelet (1) from the parking brake actuator.

6. Using the CH-37043 - Parking Brake Cable Release Tool, remove the parking brake cable (2) from the parking brake cable bracket.

7. Lower the rear suspension support approximately 152-254 mm (6-10 in) to access the parking brake cable fasteners. Refer to Support Replacement Service and Repair.





8. Remove the right parking brake cable lower support bracket bolt (1).





9. Remove the right parking brake cable upper support bracket bolt (1).





10. Disconnect the intermediate parking brake cable from the right rear parking brake cable connector (1).





11. Using the CH-37043 - Parking Brake Cable Release Tool, compress the locking tabs on the right rear parking brake cable conduit (1) and remove the parking brake cable from the support bracket.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the right parking brake cable to the support bracket.

2. Ensure the locking tabs on the right rear parking brake cable conduit (1) are securely engaged to the support bracket.





3. Connect the intermediate parking brake cable to the right rear parking brake cable connector (1).





Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Install the right parking brake cable upper support bracket bolt (1) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).





5. Install the right parking brake cable lower support bracket bolt (1) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

6. Install the rear suspension support. Refer to Support Replacement Service and Repair.





7. Connect the right parking brake cable eyelet (1) to the parking brake actuator.

8. Install the parking brake cable (2) to the parking brake cable bracket.

9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

10. Enable the parking brake cable adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling.