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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Grand Am 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Park Brake 🢒 Parking Brake Actuator Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 479671 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the rear tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Disconnect the rear brake cable at the equalizer (3).

    4. Object Number: 479652 Size: SH
  4. Remove the parking brake return spring (6).
  5. Remove the cable retaining clip (1).
  6. Remove the cable (2) from the actuator lever.

    7. Object Number: 479653 Size: SH
  7. Remove the parking brake shoe and lining (7).
  8. Remove the rear wheel hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement in Rear Suspension.
  9. Remove the parking brake bracket screws (6) and the parking brake bracket (5) from the support plate (4).
  10. Remove the parking brake actuator (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 479653 Size: SH
  1. Install the parking brake actuator (2).

    2. 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.

  2. Install the parking brake bracket screws (6) and the parking brake bracket (5) to the support plate (4).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the parking brake bracket screws (6) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Install the rear wheel hub assembly (8). Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement in Rear Suspension.
  4. Install the parking brake shoe and lining (7).

    5. Object Number: 479652 Size: SH
  5. Install the cable (2) to the actuator lever.
  6. Install the cable retaining clip (1).
  7. Install the parking brake return spring (6).

    8. Object Number: 479671 Size: SH
  8. Connect the rear parking brake cable at the equalizer (3).
  9. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Adjust the parking brake. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .