Parking Brake Lever: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove parking brake lever cover.
2. Disconnect lead wire of parking brake switch at coupler.

NOTE: Don't disassemble parking brake lever switch. It must be removed and installed as a complete switch assembly.





3. Remove parking brake cable locking nut and spacer.





4. Remove parking brake lever bolts and then remove parking brake lever assembly from equalizer.
5. Remove equalizer from parking brake cable.





INSTALLATION
1. Install in reverse order of REMOVAL procedure. Tightening bolts to a torque of (a): 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
2. After all parts are installed, parking brake lever needs to be adjusted.
3. Check rear brakes for dragging and brake system for proper performance.