PARKING BRAKE

Cables

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1990–94 Vehicles

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the floor console from the vehicle as follows:
   1. Remove the screw plugs in the side covers. Remove the retainer screws and the side covers from the vehicle.
   2. Remove the front mounting screw cover from the floor console. Remove the manual transaxle shift lever knob.
   3. Remove the cup holder and the carpet inserts from the floor console assembly.
   4. Label and disconnect the electrical wire harness connections for the floor console.
   5. Remove the mounting bolts and the floor console from the vehicle.
3. Loosen the cable adjusting nut and disconnect the rear brake cables from the actuator. Remove the center cable clamp and grommet.
4. Raise the vehicle and support safely. Remove the parking brake cable clip and retainer spring. Disconnect the cable end from the parking brake assembly.

   Fig. 1: Parking brake cables — 1990–94 FWD vehicle

   Fig. 2: Parking brake cables — 1990–94 AWD vehicle

   Fig. 3: Color code identification mark on parking brake cables

5. Unfasten any remaining frame retainers and remove the cables from the vehicle.

   To install:

6. The parking brake cables may be color coded to indicate side. Check the parking brake cables for an identification mark. If present, position the cables as follows:
   1. AWD vehicle — yellow cable goes on left side
   2. AWD vehicle — orange cable goes on right side
   3. FWD vehicle — white cable goes on right side
   4. FWD vehicle — no color marking goes on left side
7. Install the cable to the rear actuator. Secure in place with the parking brake cable clip and retainer spring.
8. Position the cable in the under the vehicle and install retainers loose.
9. Reattach the parking brake cables to the actuator inside the vehicle. Tighten the adjusting nut until the proper tension is placed on the cable. Adjust the parking brake stroke.
10. Secure all cable retainers. Apply and release the parking brake a number of times once all adjustments have been made. With the rear wheels raised, make sure the parking brake is not causing excess drag on the rear wheels.
11. Install the floor console assembly as follows:
    1. Install the floor console in position in the vehicle. Position the seat belts as required. Install the console retainer bolts.
    2. Reconnect the electrical harness connectors to the vehicle body harness.
    3. Install the carpet and the cup holder to the console assembly. Install the manual shift knob.
    4. Install the side covers and retainers. Cover retainer screws with plugs.
    5. Connect the negative battery cable and check console electrical components for proper operation.
12. Road test the vehicle and check for proper brake operation. Check that the parking brake holds the vehicle on an incline. Road test the vehicle and check for proper brake operation. Check that the parking brake holds the vehicle on an incline.

1995–98 Vehicles

DRUM BRAKES

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front floor console, as outlined in Section 10 of this manual. Detach the parking brake cables from the retainers.
3. Raise and safely support the vehicle, then remove the wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove the brake drum.
5. Remove the following components:
   1. Shoe-to-lever spring.
   2. Auto adjuster assembly.

      Fig. 4: Exploded view of the parking brake cables and related components — 1995–98 vehicles with drum brakes

   3. Shoe-to-shoe spring.
   4. Retainer spring.
   5. Lever return spring.
   6. Shoe hold-down cup, spring and pin.
6. Remove the shoe and lining assembly.
7. Unfasten the retaining clip and bolts, then remove the parking brake cable assembly.
8. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
9. Adjust the parking brake lever stroke.

DISC BRAKES

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front floor console, as outlined in Section 10 of this manual. Detach the parking brake cables from the retainers.
3. Remove the rear brake assembly (caliper and pads) and position it aside, supported with wire or equivalent.
4. Remove the front and rear shoe-to-anchor springs.
5. Remove the adjusting wheel spring and the adjuster.
6. Remove the strut and the strut return spring.
7. Remove the shoe hold-down cup, spring and pin.
8. Remove the shoe and lining assembly.
9. Unfasten the clips and the retaining bolts, then remove the parking brake cable(s).

   Fig. 5: Exploded view of the parking brake cables and related components — 1995–98 vehicle with disc brakes

10. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
11. Install the adjuster to the shoe adjusting bolt of the left hand wheel is attached toward the front of the vehicle and the shoe adjusting bolt of the right hand wheel is toward the rear of the vehicle.
12. The load on the respective shoe-to-anchor springs is different, so the spring in the figure has been painted, as shown in the accompanying figure.

    Fig. 6: Shoe-to-anchor spring installation

13. Before installing the console, adjust the parking brake lever stroke.