Service Procedure B

FIGURE 1 - PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT:

To obtain adequate parking brake holding ability, the distance between X and Y should be a minimum of 12 mm (1/2 inch). If this distance is less than 12 mm (1/2 inch) the front parking brake cable #4 should be replaced.

Removal

1. Disconnect battery.

2. Remove locking screw in adjusting knob (if equipped).

3. With the parking brake lever in the full apply position, remove all adjustment by rotating knob (#7 Figure 1) on the parking brake lover counter clockwise until the "snap-over-center", when the brake is applied, disappears.

FIGURE 2 - PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY:

4. Remove two bolts (A Figure 2) attaching parking brake lever to the steering column. Disconnect parking brake switch wires from lever.

5. Remove cotter key and pin (B Figure 2) attaching the cable to the parking brake lever.

6. Remove bolt/nut (C Figure 2) that attaches the cable to the parking brake lever.

FIGURE 1 - PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT:

7. Remove tie strap (#8 Figure 1).

8. Remove six screws and dash panel cover.

9. Remove hood latch cable as follows for access to brake cable:
A. Remove hood cable mounting nut and hood knob locking nut at dash.

B. Remove hood knob.

c. Pull hood cable from engine compartment and move brake cable free from under hood latch cable.

10. Remove parking brake cable grommet (# 9 Figure 1).

11. Remove bolt & clamp (# 10 Figure 1) in engine compartment.

12. Raise vehicle.

13. Pinch parking brake cable retainer ears (# 11 Figure 1) inward.

14. Pull cable out of frame.

15. Lower vehicle and remove parking brake cable.

Installation

1. Route new parking brake cable behind dash and feed cable through grommet opening in body (#9 Figure 1).

2. Attach cable to parking brake lever.

3. Attach parking brake lever to steering column and place in the full apply position.

4. Attach hood cable handle to dash panel.

5. Install parking brake cable grommet into body opening.

6. Attach front panel.

7. Raise vehicle.

8. Insert cable through frame.

9. Attach parking brake cable to equalizer.

10. Install equalizer nut.

11. Adjust parking brake cable per Procedure A.

12. Lower vehicle.

13. Install and tighten set screw when adjustment is complete.
Parts Information:

Parts are expected to be available on December 5, 1988. Until then, normal part orders will not be accepted by GMSPO. Only verifiable emergency VIP orders will be accepted. SPO will make every effort to obtain parts. All parts will be placed on 400 control to waive VIP surcharges. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at dealer's expense. All other order types will be canceled as incorrectly ordered while the 400 control is in place.

Parts Required:

Part Number Description Quantity

15602898 Front 1

Labor time to perform this procedure is .8 hours.

Use Labor Op: T1406