Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Parking Brake Cable: Adjustments
NOTE: Cable 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 and support vehicle.
2. Back off cable tensioner adjusting nut at equalizer to 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 verity that drums rotate freely without drag.
8. Reinstall wheel/tire assemblies after brake shoe adjustment is complete.
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 and support vehicle again.
11. Mark tensioner rod 1/4 inch from edge of tensioner bracket.
Cable Tensioner Rod Adjustment Mark
12. Tighten adjusting nut at equalizer until mark on tensioner rod moves into alignment with tensioner bracket.
CAUTION: Do not loosen or tighten the tensioner adjusting nut for any reason after completing adjustment.
13. Lower vehicle until rear wheels are 6-8 inches off shop floor.
14. Release park brake foot pedal and verify that rear wheels rotate freely without drag. Lower vehicle.
