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Parking Brake Actuator: Service and Repair



Parking Brake Actuator Replacement
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution (Brake Dust Caution) .


Removal Procedure

1. Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling (Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling)
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Maintenance) .
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement) .
5. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Remove the park brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Replacement (Service and Repair) .




7. Remove the actuator (2) and rubber boot (1).



Installation Procedure





1. Install the rubber boot (1) and the actuator (2).
2. Install the park brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment (Adjustments) .
5. Install the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Rear Brake Rotor Replacement) .
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .
7. Remove the safety stands.
8. Lower vehicle.
9. Enable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling (Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling) .