Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Parking Brake Lever: Service and Repair



Park Brake Lever Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement (Console Replacement).
2. Disable the park brake automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling (Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling).
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).




4. Disconnect the park brake cables from the equalizer.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the park brake warning lamp switch.




7. Remove the remaining park brake lever retaining nut.
8. Remove the park brake lever assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the park brake lever assembly to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

2. Install the right front park brake lever retaining nut.

Tighten the park brake lever mounting nut to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

3. Connect the electrical connector to the park brake warning lamp switch.
4. Raise the vehicle.




5. Connect the park brake cables to the equalizer.
6. Lower the vehicle.




7. Install the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement (Console Replacement).
8. Enable the park brake automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling (Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling).