RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L Prop VIN 2 (2000)
Parking Brake Tensioner: Adjustments
NOTE: Tensioner adjustment is only necessary when the tensioner, or a cable has been replaced or disconnected for service. When adjustment is
necessary, perform adjustment only as described in the following procedure. This is necessary to avoid faulty park brake operation.
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Back off cable tensioner adjusting nut create slack in cables.
3. Remove rear wheel/tire assemblies. Then remove brake drums.
4. Verify brakes are in good condition and operating properly.
5. Verify park brake cables operate freely and are not binding, or seized.
6. Check rear brake shoe adjustment with standard brake gauge.
7. Install drums and verify that drums rotate freely without drag.
8. Install wheel/tire assemblies.
9. Lower vehicle enough for access to park brake foot pedal. Then fully apply park brakes.
NOTE: Leave park brakes applied until adjustment is complete.
10. Raise vehicle again.
11. Mark tensioner rod 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) from edge of tensioner.
12. Tighten adjusting nut on the tensioner rod until the mark is no longer visible.
CAUTION: Do not loosen, or tighten the tensioner adjusting nut for any reason after completing adjustment.