Stratus L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
15. Install a new park brake lever output cable to tension equalizer retaining clip on tension equalizer. The cable retainer must be closed and securely
latched.
Park Brake Lever Output Cable Adjustment
16. Cable tension, for the parking brake system is to be correctly adjusted using the following steps.
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Position park brake lever so it is in the fully released position.
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Tighten adjusting nut on park brake lever output cable until 12 mm of thread is out past top edge of adjustment nut.
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Actuate the park brake lever to its fully applied position (21 clicks) 1 time and then reposition lever to its fully released position.
NOTE: Actuating the park brake lever to its fully applied position 1 time after tightening the adjustment nut will yield (stretch) the bent nail
portion of the tension equalizer approximately 1/4 inch. This process will correctly set the park brake cable tension.
17. Check the rear wheels of the vehicle with the park brake lever fully released. They should rotate freely without dragging.
18. After the park brake cable tension has been properly adjusted, check for free play in park brake lever. Park brake hand lever should feel firm at all
clicks, with a maximum of 21 clicks of lever travel possible.
19. Install the center console back in the vehicle.
Center Console Front Attaching Screws (Automatic)
