Catera V6-3.0L VIN R (1997)
Parking Brake Cable: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
Notice: Handling the parking brake cables during service requires extra care. Damage to the nylon coating reduces the corrosion protection. If the
damage area passes through the nylon coating increased parking brake effort could result. Avoid contacting the protective coating with sharp-edge tools
or the sharp surfaces of the vehicle underbody.
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear exhaust section and heat shields.
3. Remove the propeller shaft Refer to Propeller Shaft
4. Measure the length of the exposed parking brake lever shaft from the rear brake shoe adjusting nut.
5. Record the measurement.
6. Remove the rear brake shoe adjusting nut (1) from the parking brake lever shaft (2).
Important: Clean and lubricate the exposed threads on each side of the rear brake shoe adjusting nut (1) before attempting to turn the rear brake
shoe adjusting nut (1).
7. Remove the rear parking brake cable guide from the lever shaft
8. Remove the parking brake cables from the rear parking brake cable guide.
9. Remove the parking brake cable return spring (2) from the rear parking brake lever (3) and backing plate.
10. Remove the parking brake cable (1) from the rear parking brake lever (3).