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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Park Brake Hardware
    GM718440Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the parking brake lever (4) to the parking brake cable (5).
  2. Install the parking brake lever (4) to the brake shoe.
  3. Reinstall the hooking center section of the universal spring under the tab on the anchor.
  4. Install the brake shoe. Position the shoe and the lining on the backing plate.
    5. Fig 2: Using J 38400
    GM142288Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Use the J 38400  in order to pull up the end of the universal spring (2), resting the return spring on the web of the brake shoe (1).
  6. Use the J 38400  in order to pull the end of the universal spring over until it snaps in the slot in the brake shoe.
  7. Before reinstallation, disassemble, thoroughly clean and lubricate the adjusting screw (2) in the following manner:
    • Clean the adjuster screw threads with a wire brush.
    • Wash all components in clean denatured alcohol.
    • Apply GM P/N 1052196 or equivalent brake lubricant to the following areas:
      • The adjuster screw threads
      • The inside the diameter of the adjuster socket
      • The socket face
      • Adequate lubrication is achieved when a continuous bead of lubricant is on the end of the adjuster nut and the socket when the threads are fully engaged
  8. Inspect the threads of the adjuster screw for smooth rotation over the full length.
    9. Fig 3: Identifying Park Brake Adjuster Actuator Components
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  9. Install the adjusting screw assembly (2):
    1. Engage the adjuster nut end of the adjusting screw (2) with the web of the brake shoe and lining and the parking brake lever (3).
    2. Position the adjuster shoe and lining so that the shoe web engages the deep slot in the socket end of the adjusting screw.
  10. Install the return spring into the adjuster shoe and lining.
    1. Use the J 38400  in order to pull up the end of the return spring, resting the return spring on the web of the brake shoe.
    2. Use the J 38400  in order to pull the end of the return spring over until the return spring snaps in the slot in the brake shoe.
  11. Inspect the following items in order to ensure the proper positioning and function of the adjuster actuator and the return spring:
    • The adjuster actuator pivots in the shoe web slot
    • The notch in the adjuster actuator rests on the step in the adjusting screw (2) notch
    • The arm of the adjuster actuator rests freely on the star wheel teeth of the adjuster screw, not trapped under the teeth in a downward angle
    • Use the J 38400  between the upper ends of the shoe and lining assemblies. Spread the shoes apart and verify proper rotation of the star wheel.
  12. Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
  13. Adjust the parking brake. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment (Disc Brake)  or Park Brake Adjustment (Drum Brake) .
  14. Install the tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  15. Lower the vehicle.
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