Parking Brake Cable Replacement Front

Tools Required

J 37043 Parking Brake Cable Release Tool

1. Remove the driver's side sound insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
2. Remove the left carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement , or Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
3. Fold back the carpet for access.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



5. Loosen the parking brake cable and the equalizer.



6. Remove the front cable from the rear cable at the connector clip.
7. Remove the front cable from the connector clip.



8. Use the J 37043 in order to remove the front cable clip from the underbody bracket.
9. Lower the vehicle with the vehicle remaining on the hoist.
10. Remove the cable button end from the lever clevis.



11. Use the J 37043 in order to remove the cable from the lever.
12. Remove the cable from the vehicle.

1. Install the cable to the vehicle.
2. Install the cable to the parking brake lever.
3. Install the cable end to the lever clevis.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.



5. Feed the cable through the underbody and clip the cable into place.



6. Tighten the parking brake cable at the equalizer.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Position the carpet in place.
9. Install the left carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement , or Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
10. Install the driver's side sound insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
11. Adjust the Parking Brake. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment , or Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment .

Parking Brake Cable Replacement Left Rear

Tools Required

J 37043 Parking Brake Cable Release Tool

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



2. Loosen the brake cable at the equalizer.
3. Remove the left rear cable from the front cable at the connector clip.
4. Remove the cable from the front cable guide.
5. Use a J 37043 in order to remove the cable from the equalizer.



6. For parking brake cables with rear discs, use a J 37043 in order to remove the cable from the caliper bracket and the brake lever.



7. Remove the cable from the backing plate and the parking brake lever. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
8. Remove the cable from the vehicle.

1. Install the parking brake cable on the vehicle.
2. Feed the cable through the equalizer and the front cable guide.
3. Snap the cable conduit onto the equalizer.



4. Install the parking brake cable to the backing plate and the parking brake lever. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .



5. For parking brake cables with rear discs, install the parking brake cable to the caliper bracket and the parking brake lever.



6. Connect the left rear cable to the front cable using a connector clip.
7. Tighten the nut on the equalizer in order to remove the cable slack.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Adjust the parking brake. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment , or Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment .

Parking Brake Cable Replacement Right Rear

Tools Required

J 37043 Parking Brake Cable Release Tool

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.



2. Remove the brake cable at the equalizer.
3. Remove the cable from the front cable guide.
4. Use the J 37043 in order to remove the cable from the rear underbody bracket.
5. Remove the rear mounting bolts to cable clips on the rear suspension support.



6. For vehicles with drum brakes, remove the parking brake cable from the backing plate and the parking brake lever. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .



7. For vehicles with disc brakes, use the J 37043 in order to remove the parking brake cable from the caliper bracket and the brake lever.
8. Remove the cable from the vehicle.

1. Install the cable into position.

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. Install the rear mounting bolts to the cable clips on the rear suspension support.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




3. For vehicles with drum brakes, install the parking brake cable to the backing plate and the parking brake lever. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .



4. For vehicles with disc brakes, install the parking brake cable to the caliper bracket and the brake lever.
5. Feed the cable through the underbody cable guide and snap the cable conduit onto the bracket.
6. Install the cable threaded rod to the equalizer.
7. Tighten the nut on the equalizer in order to remove the cable slack.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Adjust the parking brake. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment , or Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment .