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Propeller Shaft Parking Brake Camshaft Replacement 9 x 3

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1474857  Size: SH
  1. Remove the cotter pin and the clevis pin that hold the clevis at the operating lever.

  2. Object Number: 1474764  Size: SH
  3. Remove the drum (2). Refer to Propeller Shaft Parking Brake Drum Replacement.

  4. Object Number: 1474834  Size: SH
  5. Remove the park brake retainer bolt.
  6. Remove the park brake assembly.
  7. Remove the park brake camshaft.
  8. Inspect the surface of the camshaft where there is contact with the shoe webs for excessive wear.
  9. Replace the camshaft and shoe webs, if necessary.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1474764  Size: SH
  1. Coat the camshaft (5) with GM P/N 1051344 (Canadian P/N 993037) or equivalent.
  2. Spread the ends of the parking brake shoes apart.
  3. Center the camshaft (5) between the ends of the parking brake shoes (3).

  4. Object Number: 1474834  Size: SH
  5. Install the camshaft and park brake into the transmission support.

  6. Object Number: 1474857  Size: SH
  7. Install the following items:
  8. • The operating lever clevis
    • The clevis pin
    • The new cotter pin

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1474834  Size: SH
  9. Install the park brake and the retainer bolt to the transmission.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the park brake retainer bolt to 121 N·m (89 lb ft).

  11. Install the drum. Refer to Propeller Shaft Parking Brake Drum Replacement.
  12. Adjust the parking brake. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment.

Propeller Shaft Parking Brake Camshaft Replacement 12 x 3

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1474522  Size: SH
  1. Remove the drum. Refer to Propeller Shaft Parking Brake Drum Replacement.
  2. Remove the park brake lever strut (11).

  3. Object Number: 1475690  Size: SH
  4. Remove the cotter pin and the clevis pin that hold the clevis to the operating lever.

  5. Object Number: 1474831  Size: SH
  6. Remove the park brake assembly from the transmission.

  7. Object Number: 1474522  Size: SH
  8. Remove the operating lever nut and washer (4, 5).
  9. Mark the opening lever (3) and the camshaft (10) in order to ensure proper assembly.
  10. Use a brass or hardwood punch in order to free the camshaft (10) from the operating lever (3).
  11. Remove the camshaft (10) from the park brake assembly.
  12. Inspect the camshaft (10) and the park lever strut (11) for distortion.
  13. Replace the camshaft (10) and the park lever strut (11), if necessary.
  14. Inspect the camshaft (10) and the operating lever (3) for worn or stripped splines.
  15. Replace the camshaft (10) and the operating lever (3) , if necessary.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1474522  Size: SH
  1. Install the camshaft (10) into the park brake assembly.
  2. Line up the marks on the camshaft (10) and the operating lever (1).
  3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  4. Install the operating lever (1).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1474831  Size: SH
  6. Install the park brake and the retainer bolts to the transmission.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the park brake retainer bolts to 121 N·m (89 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1474841  Size: SH
  8. Install the following items:
  9. • The operating lever clevis
    • The clevis pin
    • The new cotter pin

    Object Number: 1474522  Size: SH
  10. Install the drum (12). Refer to Propeller Shaft Parking Brake Drum Replacement.
  11. Adjust the parking brake. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment.