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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Chevy P12 Chassis 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Park Brake 🢒 Park Brake Bellcrank and Cam Lever Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the backing plate assembly and the cam lever from the backing plate. Refer to Backing Plate Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 258712 Size: SH
  2. Remove the cotter pin and the clevis pin (3) at the bellcrank (1).

    3. Object Number: 258757 Size: SH
  3. Remove the following items in order to remove the bellcrank (4) at the pivot site:
    4. • The upper cotter pin (1) to the control arm clevis (3)
    • The upper clevis pin (2)
    • The bellcrank bolt and washer (5)
    • The bellcrank assembly (4)
  4. Remove the bellcrank bushing.
  5. Inspect the bellcrank bushing for wear.
  6. Replace the bellcrank bushing if necessary.
  7. Inspect the following items for wear, cracks and damage. Replace these items if necessary.
    8. • The washers
    • The lever
    • The clevises
    • The bellcrank

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 258757 Size: SH
  1. Install the bushing.
  2. Install the bellcrank (4)

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the bellcrank pivot bolt (5) and the washers.
  4. Install the bellcrank pivot nut and the washer.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nut on the assemblies with the bellcrank bracket to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).


    Object Number: 258757 Size: SH
  5. Install the control cable to the bellcrank (4).
  6. Insert the bellcrank arm into the slot in the control cable clevis.
  7. Insert the clevis pin (2).
  8. Install a new cotter pin (1).

    9. Object Number: 258712 Size: SH
  9. Install the clevis pin (3) and the cotter pin to the lower bellcrank (1).

    10. Object Number: 258711 Size: SH
  10. Install the cam lever to the backing plate and install the backing plate assembly. Refer to Backing Plate Replacement .
  11. Install the clevis to the cam lever (2).
  12. Install the clevis pin and the cotter pin (1).