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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Impala 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Park Brake 🢒 Parking Brake Actuator Replacement

    Object Number: 177170 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  4. Loosen the brake cables at the equalizer (2).

    5. Object Number: 648104 Size: SH
  5. Remove the cable from the actuator lever.
  6. Remove the parking brake return spring.

    7. Object Number: 177182 Size: SH
  7. Remove the cable from the parking brake bracket (8).
  8. Remove the rear wheel hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement in Rear Suspension.
  9. Remove the parking brake bracket (8) from the support plate (7).
  10. Remove the parking brake actuator (5).

Installation Procedure

    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.

  1. Install the parking brake bracket (8) through the support plate (7) and wheel hub into the parking brake actuator (5).

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the parking brake bracket bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 177182 Size: SH
  2. Install the rear wheel hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement in Rear Suspension.
  3. Install the parking brake return spring.

    4. Object Number: 648104 Size: SH
  4. Install the cable onto the actuator lever.
  5. Install the cable onto the parking brake bracket.

    6. Object Number: 177170 Size: SH
  6. Tighten the nut on the equalizer (2) in order to remove the slack in the cable.

    7. Object Number: 177186 Size: SH
  7. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  8. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Adjust the parking brake. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment .