Section 83 (Mechanical Brake System - Base (Service Information)): Cables: Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying Mounting Bolt, Rear Cable, Parking Brake Shoe Actuator & Rear Wheel Carrier Assembly

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Install the parking brake cable through the eyelets.
Attach the parking brake cable (2) to the rear wheel carrier assembly (4) by installing the mounting bolt (1). Tighten to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
Push the cable pin through the arm (3) attaching the actuator to the cable (2).
Close the actuator arm top cover (3) encasing the cable pin.
Install the actuator arm (3) to the rear wheel carrier assembly (4) ensuring the actuator rests on the brass pins and it is not binding.

Fig 2: Identifying Parking Brake Cable System Components
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Install the parking brake cables (2) to the parking brake cable equalizer.
Install the parking brake cable equalizer to the front parking brake cable mounting bolt (5).

Fig 3: Identifying Parking Brake Components
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Install the parking brake shoe assembly (1-5). (Refer to BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE/SHOES - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Rear Disc Brake Rotor
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Install the rear brake rotor (1). (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 5: Locating Rear Disc Brake Caliper Bolts
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Install the rear caliper assembly bolts (1). (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC BRAKE CALIPERS - INSTALLATION) .
Adjust the parking brakes. (Refer to BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE - ADJUSTMENTS) .
Install the wheel and tire assembly. (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
Lower vehicle and verify parking brake operation. If parking brakes need to be adjusted. (Refer to BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE - ADJUSTMENTS) .