Dakota 4WD V8-318 5.2L (1991)
4. Remove clips that secure rear cables to brackets at rear of vehicle frame.
5. Remove brake drum and brake shoes.
Fig 4 Compressing Cable Retainer Tabs
6. Disconnect rear cable from lever on secondary brake shoe.
7. Compress tab on each cable retainer with hose clamp.
8. Start tabs through support plate. Release hose clamp and remove cable. However, if retainer tabs are severely rusted/corroded and cannot be
compressed, simply break tabs off with needle nose or diagonal pliers.
9. Remove cables from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Insert cable through brackets at rear of vehicle frame but do not install cable clips at this time.
2. Insert cable into support plate until cable retainer tabs lock into place.
3. Lubricate parking brake lever pivot points, anchor pin and shoe contact pads on support plate with Mopar multi purpose grease.
4. Connect cable to parking brake lever on secondary shoe.
5. Install brake shoes on support plate. Be sure parking brake lever strut and spring are properly positioned before installing return springs.
6. Adjust brake shoes to drums with brake gauge. Then install brake drums and wheels.
7. Install clips that secure rear cables in frame brackets.
8. Attach cables to connectors and guides.
9. Adjust parking brakes.
10. Lower vehicle.
