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Park Brake Actuator Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
3. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (Front) in Disc Brakes.
4. Loosen the brake cables at the equalizer (2).





5. Remove the cable from the actuator lever.
6. Remove the parking brake return spring.





7. Remove the cable from the parking brake bracket (8).
8. Remove the parking brake bracket (8) from the support plate (7).
9. Remove the parking brake actuator (5).
10. Remove the rear wheel hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Hub and Bearing Replacement in Rear Suspension.
11. Remove the parking brake shoe and lining.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the parking brake shoe and lining.
2. Install the rear wheel hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Hub and Bearing Replacement in Rear Suspension.





3. Install the parking brake actuator (5).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





4. Install the parking brake bracket (3) onto the support plate (7) bolts.
^ Tighten the support plate bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs).

5. Install the parking brake return spring.
6. Install the cable onto the parking brake bracket.
7. Install the cable onto the actuator lever.





8. Tighten the nut on the equalizer in order to remove the slack in the cable.





9. Install the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (Front) in Disc Brakes.
10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Adjust the parking brake. Refer to Park Brake Cable Service/Adjustment (Disc Brake).