PARKING BRAKE HANDLE RATTLE REPAIR PROCEDURE

Some 1982 Cavaliers may exhibit a rattling noise in the parking brake handle due to the release rod and pawl being loose when the lever assembly is in the "off" position.

Vehicles exhibiting this condition can be corrected following the procedure below:

1. Obtain a piece of polyurethane foam 1 inch thick and 1 inch in diameter.

2. Compress and insert in park brake handle so the foam presses against pawl and release rod as illustrated below.

3. Check to make sure release rod action is not impaired and the lever assembly locks properly in "on" position

Labor Operation Number: T1084

Labor Time: .2 hours

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