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Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 29070  Size: SH
  1. Remove the drum (6). Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  2. Remove the linings (1). Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 199959  Size: SH
  4. Remove the two cotter pins (1,14).
  5. Remove the two clevis pins (13,16).

  6. Object Number: 29070  Size: SH
  7. Remove the cam lever (3).
  8. Loosening the support plate mounting bolts (7) may be necessary.

  9. Object Number: 199959  Size: SH
  10. Remove the cotter pin and the clevis pin at the control cable arm of the bellcrank.
  11. Loosening the clevis jam nut (2) may be necessary in order to relieve binding of the pin in the clevis.

  12. Remove the bellcrank bracket (3), if equipped.
  13. Remove the following components:
  14. • Two bracket bolts (5)
    • The spring washers (4)
    • The bellcrank and bracket assembly (3)
  15. Remove the bellcrank pivot nut (2) and the spring washer, if equipped.
  16. Remove the bellcrank pivot bolt (5) and the two washers (4).
  17. Remove the bellcrank (11).
  18. Remove the bellcrank bushing (10).
  19. Inspect the bellcrank bushing for wear.
  20. Replace the bellcrank bushing, if necessary.

  21. Inspect the following components:
  22. • The washers
    • The levers
    • The clevises
  23. Replace the components in the previous step if the following conditions exist:
  24. • Wear
    • Cracks
    • Damage
  25. Inspect the bellcrank bracket (3) for damage, if equipped.
  26. Replace the bellcrank bracket, if necessary.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 199959  Size: SH
  1. Install the bellcrank bushing (10).
  2. Connect the bellcrank (11) to the bracket (3), if equipped, or directly to the transmission boss.
  3. Install the bellcrank pivot bolt (7) and the two washers (8,9).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt on assemblies mounted directly to the transmission boss to 98 N·m (72 lb ft).

  5. Install the bellcrank pivot nut (2) and the spring washer (12), if equipped.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the nut on assemblies with a bellcrank bracket to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).

  7. Install the bellcrank bracket (3), if equipped, with the assembled bellcrank to the transmission housing.
  8. Install the two bracket bolts (5) and the spring washers (4), if equipped.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts (5) to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  10. Connect the control cable to the bellcrank (11).
  11. Insert the bellcrank arm into the slot in the control cable clevis.
  12. Insert the clevis pin.
  13. Install a new cotter pin.
  14. Tighten the control cable clevis lock nut, if the lock nut is loosened.
  15. Install the cam lever (15).
  16. Lubricate the socket in the transmission case boss.
  17. Install the two clevis pins (13,16).
  18. Install the two new cotter pins (1,14).

  19. Object Number: 29070  Size: SH
  20. Install the linings (1). Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Replacement .
  21. Install the drum (5). Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  22. Adjust the parking brake. Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Adjustment .