Installation Procedure

Fig 1: View of Trailing Shoe and Lining Assembly Hold-Down Return Spring

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Install the new parking brake cable through the brake backing plate. Use a new cable if the original is frayed or damaged. Attach the cable to the parking brake shoe lever.

Fig 2: View of Lock Ring and Caulking Nut From Spindle

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Insert the plastic sleeve into the brake backing plate and press in the retaining ring. Make sure the parking brake cable is routed correctly.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the brake drums and fasten the caulking nut.
Tighten: Tighten the rear brake drum caulking nut to 200 N.m (147 lb ft).
Install the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Fig 3: View of Parking Brake Cables On Welded Body Bracket

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Install the parking brake cable to the underbody side brackets on each side of the vehicle, and a bracket near the underbody side bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the parking brake cable-to-underbody side and near side bracket bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

Fig 4: View of Parking Brake Cable

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Install the parking cable on the rear axle brackets on each side of the vehicle.
Tighten: Tighten the parking brake cable-to-rear axle bracket bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

Fig 5: View of Parking Brake Cables On Welded Body Bracket

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Fig 6: Adjusting Length of Parking Brake Cable

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