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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1471613  Size: SH
  1. Ensure that the park brake is released.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. If vehicle is a 1500 series with the first design cable, perform the following:
  4. 3.1. Relieve tension on the park brake cables by pulling down on the front park brake cable (1) just in front of the equalizer.
    3.2. Remove the park brake cables (2, 3) from the equalizer bar.

    Object Number: 791554  Size: SH
  5. If vehicle is a 1500 series with the second design or a 2500 series, perform the following:
  6. 4.1. Remove the nut from the threaded end of the intermediate cable.
    4.2. Disconnect the equalizer from the rear park brake cables.

    Object Number: 363830  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the intermediate cable from the front cable.
  8. Remove the intermediate cable.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the intermediate cable.

  2. Object Number: 363830  Size: SH
  3. Connect the intermediate cable to the front cable.
  4. Connect the equalizer to the rear park brake cables.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 791554  Size: SH
  6. If vehicle is a 1500 series with the second design or a 2500 series, install the nut to the threaded end of the intermediate cable and just remove all slack from the cable.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).


    Object Number: 1471613  Size: SH
  8. If vehicle is a 1500 series with the first design cable, install the brake cables (2, 3) to the equalizer
  9. Remove the safety stands.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Adjust the park brake system. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .