Control Assembly

Releasing Cable Tension

 CAUTION: If any component in the parking brake system requires service or if the rear axle is removed, the cable tension must be released as follows:

1. Place parking brake control in released position.

2. Remove floor console. Refer to Section 01-12.

3. With an assistant inside vehicle, raise vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Section 00-02.

4. Have another assistant pull equalizer rearward approximately 26-63mm (1-2 1/2 inches) to rotate self-adjuster reel backward.

5. Insert a steel lockpin through holes in lever and control assembly. This locks ratchet wheel in the cable released position.

    CAUTION: Do not remove the steel lockpin until the cables are connected to the equalizer. Pin removal releases the tension in the ratchet wheel causing the spring to unwind and release tension. If the pin is removed without the cables attached, the entire assembly must be removed to reset spring tension.

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Removal

1. Place control in released position.

2. Remove floor console. Refer to Section 01-12.

3. Release cable tension as outlined.

4. Disconnect front cable and equalizer from control.

    CAUTION: Do not remove the steel lockpin until the cables are connected to the equalizer. Pin removal releases the tension in the ratchet wheel causing the spring to unwind and release tension. If the pin is removed without the cables attached, the entire assembly must be removed to reset spring tension.

5. Remove bolts retaining control assembly to floorpan. Remove control assembly.

Installation

1. Route front cable and equalizer around control assembly pulley. Insert cable anchor pin in pivot hole in ratchet.

2. Connect rear cables to equalizer.

3. With cable attached, position control assembly on floorpan. Install retaining bolts. Tighten to 14-21 Nm (10-16 lb-ft).

    WARNING: KEEP FINGERS CLEAR OF CONTROL ASSEMBLY.

4. Remove lockpin from control assembly to reset tension.

5. Apply and release control lever several times. Ensure that parking brakes apply and release and that BRAKE indicator lights when brakes are applied.

6. Install console. Refer to Section 01-12.
   
   
   
   
   

   Item	Part Number	Description
   1	2780	Parking Brake Control Assy
   2	—	Console
   3	2A809	Cable Assy
   4	4001	Axle Assy
   5	2A603	Boot Assy
   6	—	Body
   7	2860	Bracket
   8A	55914-S2	Bolt
   9	2B627	Push Pin
   10	2A813	Swivel
   A		Tighten to 5-6 Nm (45-53 Lb-In)