GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

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
  4. Relieve the tension on the cable by loosening the nut at the equalizer.
  5. Disconnect the cable from the equalizer.

  6. Object Number: 366864  Size: SH
  7. Remove the bolt from the rear axle clip.
  8. Remove the cable from the differential clip.

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

  11. Object Number: 555749  Size: SH
  12. Remove the cable from the left and right side cable guides (15 series utilities).
  13. Remove the cable from the track bar clips.

  14. Object Number: 555945  Size: SH
  15. Remove the cable from the lever (all except 15 series utilities).
  16. Remove the cable from the backing plate by depressing the locking tabs.
  17. Remove the cable from the retaining bracket.
  18. Remove the cable.

  19. Object Number: 555746  Size: SH
  20. Remove the cable from the lever (15 series utilities).
  21. Remove the cable from the backing plate by depressing the locking tabs.
  22. Remove the cable from the retaining bracket.
  23. 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. Attach the cable to the lever.

  4. Object Number: 555945  Size: SH
  5. Install the cable taking care to correctly route the cable through the guides and the body mounts.
  6. Install the cable to the backing plate by pressing the cable into place until locking tabs snap into place (all except 15 series utilities).
  7. Attach the cable to the lever.

  8. Object Number: 555750  Size: SH
  9. Install the cable to the track bar and secure with the clips. Verify that the clips are installed between the locators on the track bar (15 series utilities).
  10. Install the cable to the right and left side guides.

  11. Object Number: 363839  Size: SH
  12. Install the cable to the mounting bracket until the locking tabs snap into place.

  13. Object Number: 366864  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.

  14. Bolt the cable to the differential (clips).
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

    Important: After installing the cable to the rear axle holding clip, verify that clip is securely retaining the cable. If not, crimp the clip by hand taking care not to pinch or kink the cable.

  16. Install the cable to the differential clip.
  17. Connect the cable to the equalizer.

  18. Object Number: 493216  Size: SH
  19. Tighten the nut to the intermediate cable at the equalizer.
  20. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

  21. Remove the safety stands.
  22. Lower the vehicle.
  23. Adjust the park brake cable. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .