Intrepid V6-3.5L VIN K (2003)
Parking Brake Tensioner: Service and Repair
PARKING BRAKE CABLE TENSIONER
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a frame contact type hoist.
2. Remove the park brake tensioner adjuster nut, releasing the tensioner from the equalizer bracket to the intermediate cable.
3. Disconnect the connector and remove the park brake tensioner from the left rear parking brake cable.
4. Remove the park brake tensioner with its isolator from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Mark tensioner rod 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) from edge of tensioner bracket.
2. Install the park brake tensioner, with its isolator, in the vehicle, with the threaded adjustment stud pointed towards the right side of the vehicle.
3. Connect the left rear park brake cable to the cable connector on the tensioner.
4. Attach the threaded end of the tensioner to the equalizer bracket, and install a new adjuster nut. Do not tighten at this time.
5. Verify the rear park brake shoes are properly adjusted.
