Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side without/RPO NYS

1. Release the park brake.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



3. Relieve the tension on the park brake cables by loosening the nut at the equalizer.
4. Disconnect the cable at the equalizer.



5. Remove the cable from the mounting bracket by depressing the locking tabs.



6. Remove the cable at the shock absorber bracket by removing the bolt.



7. Remove the cable from the lever, all except 15 series utilities.
8. Remove the cable from the backing plate by depressing the locking tabs.
9. Remove the cable.



10. Remove the cable from the lever, 15 series utilities.
11. Remove the cable from the backing plate by depressing the locking tabs.
12. Remove the cable.

1. Install the cable taking care to correctly route the cable through the guides and the body mounts.
2. Install the cable to the backing plate by pressing the cable into place until locking tabs snap into place, 15 series utilities.
3. Install the cable to the lever.



4. Install the cable taking care to correctly route the cable through the guides and the body mounts.
5. Install the cable to the backing plate by pressing the cable into place until locking tabs snap into place, all except 15 series utilities.
6. Install the cable to the lever.




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.

7. Install the cable at the shock absorber bracket and install the bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




8. Install the cable to the mounting bracket until the locking tabs snap into place.
9. Connect cable end to the equalizer.



10. Tighten the nut to the intermediate cable at the equalizer.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

11. Remove the safety stands.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Adjust the park brake cable. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .