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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Tracker - 4WD 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Park Brake 🢒 Parking Brake Lever Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 212344 Size: SH

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Remove the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
    3. • The two screws
    • The two plastic clips
    • The parking brake lever cover (1)

    Object Number: 172825 Size: SH
  3. Remove the parking brake switch electrical connector.
  4. Remove the parking brake cable locknut (7) and spacer (8).

    5. Object Number: 212344 Size: SH
  5. Remove the three bolts and the parking brake lever (6). If the vehicle is equipped with ABS and S4WD, set aside the accelerometer (2).

    6. Object Number: 172825 Size: SH
  6. Remove the one bolt, disengage the parking brake connecting rod (1) from the equalizer (9).
  7. Remove the parking brake lever (3) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 172825 Size: SH
  1. Install the parking brake lever (3) to the vehicle, engaging the connecting rod (1) to the equalizer (9).

    2. Object Number: 212344 Size: SH

    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.

  2. Secure the lever (5), the accelerometer (2) (if equipped), and the three brake lever bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the brake lever bolts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).


    Object Number: 172879 Size: SH
  3. Install the parking brake cable spacer (4) and locknut (3) to the parking brake lever (1). Do not fully tighten.
  4. Install the parking brake switch electrical connector.
  5. Adjust the parking brake. Refer to Parking Brake Lever Adjustment in this section.
  6. Install the parking brake lever cover.
  7. Secure the cover with two screws and two plastic clips.
  8. Install the negative battery cable.