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Park Brake Actuator Replacement





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the brake rotor.
4. Loosen the brake cables at the equalizer (2).





5. Remove the cable from the actuator lever.
6. Remove the parking brake return spring.





7. Remove the cable from the parking brake bracket (8).
8. Remove the parking brake bracket (8) from the support plate (7).
9. Remove the parking brake actuator (5).


INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the parking brake actuator (5).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the parking brake bracket (3) onto the support plate (7) bolts.

^ Tighten the support plate bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).





3. Install the parking brake return spring.
4. Install the cable onto the parking brake bracket.
5. Install the cable onto the actuator lever.





6. Tighten the nut on the equalizer (2) in order to remove the slack in the cable.





7. Install the brake rotor.
8. Install the tire and wheel.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Adjust the parking brake.