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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1999 🢒 GMC C-Series Medium Duty Truck B7 🢒 Transmission/Transaxle 🢒 Automatic Transmission - Allison 🢒 Parking Brake Cable Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 199980 Size: SH
  1. Block the wheels.
  2. Remove the jam nut on the actuator end of the cable at the 2 piece fitting.
  3. Remove the end fitting.
  4. Remove the cotter pin and the cable clevis pin.
  5. Remove the fastener from the transmission bracket clip.
  6. Remove the fastener from the transmission housing bracket.

    7. Object Number: 199978 Size: SH
  7. Remove the fastener from the frame bracket.
  8. Remove the strap.

    9. Object Number: 199973 Size: SH
  9. Remove the cable assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 199973 Size: SH
  1. Install the new cable assembly.

    2. Object Number: 199978 Size: SH
  2. Install the strap.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the fastener to the frame bracket bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to the frame bracket to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 199980 Size: SH
  4. Install the fastener to the transmission housing bracket.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to the transmission housing bracket to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

    Notice: Make sure that the clip has the bolt hole facing forward. If the clip is out of position, it may cause a binding condition in the parking brake released position.

  5. Install the fastener to the transmission bracket clip.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to the transmission bracket clip to 64 N·m (47 lb ft).

  6. Install the small and the large ends of the two-piece cable fitting at the actuator. The small fitting should bottom on both the actuator and the large half of the two piece fitting.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 pieces of the fitting together to 54 N·m (40 lb ft).

  7. Install the jam nut to the two-piece fitting.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the jam nut to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

  8. Perform the drum adjustment.
  9. Remove the wheel blocks.