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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Tahoe - 2WD 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side

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

    3. Object Number: 493216 Size: SH
  3. Relieve the tension on the park brake cables by loosening the nut at the equalizer.
  4. Disconnect the cable at the equalizer.

    5. Object Number: 363839 Size: SH
  5. Remove the cable from the mounting bracket by depressing the locking tabs.

    6. Object Number: 555965 Size: SH
  6. Remove the cable at the shock absorber bracket by removing the bolt.

    7. Object Number: 555945 Size: SH
  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. Object Number: 555746 Size: SH
  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.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 555746 Size: SH
  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. Object Number: 555945 Size: SH
  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.

    7. Object Number: 555965 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.

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

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


    Object Number: 363839 Size: SH
  8. Install the cable to the mounting bracket until the locking tabs snap into place.
  9. Connect cable end to the equalizer.

    10. Object Number: 493216 Size: SH
  10. Tighten the nut to the intermediate cable at the equalizer.

    11. 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 .