RAM 3500 Chassis Cab Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2010)
Parking Brake Tensioner: Adjustments
CABLE TENSIONER
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 the vehicle.
2. Back off the cable tensioner adjusting nut (5) to create slack in the cables.
3. Remove the rear wheel/tire assemblies. Then remove the brake rotors See: Disc Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Brake Rotor - Removal.
4. Verify the brakes are in good condition and operating properly.
5. Verify the park brake cables operate freely and are not binding, or seized.
6. Check the rear brake shoe adjustment with standard brake gauge See: Parking Brake Shoe/Adjustments .
7. Install the rotors See: Disc Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Brake Rotor - Installation and verify
that the rotors rotate freely without drag.
8. Install the wheel/tire assemblies, See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Wheels/Service and Repair.
9. Lower the vehicle enough for access to the park brake foot pedal. Then fully apply the park brakes. NOTE: Leave park brakes applied until
adjustment is complete.
