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INSTALLATION - CABLES Chrysler Crossfire I final

INSTALLATION - CABLES

  1. Install the parking brake cable through the eyelets.
  2. Attach the parking brake cable (2) to the rear wheel carrier assembly (4) by installing the mounting bolt (1). Tighten to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
  3. Push the cable pin through the arm (3) attaching the actuator to the cable (2).
  4. Close the actuator arm top cover (3) encasing the cable pin.
  5. Install the actuator arm (3) to the rear wheel carrier assembly (4) ensuring the actuator rests on the brass pins and it is not binding.
  6. Install the parking brake cables (2) to the parking brake cable equalizer.
  7. Install the parking brake cable equalizer to the front parking brake cable mounting bolt (5).
  8. Install the parking brake shoe assembly (1-5). See «INSTALLATION»(/chrysler/crossfire/i-final-2008-2008/remont/mechanical-hydraulic/#mechanical-brake-system-base-service-information) .
  9. Install the rear brake rotor (1). See «INSTALLATION»(/chrysler/crossfire/i-final-2008-2008/remont/mechanical-hydraulic/#mechanical-brake-system-base-service-information) .
  10. Install the rear caliper assembly bolts (1). See «INSTALLATION»(/chrysler/crossfire/i-final-2008-2008/remont/mechanical-hydraulic/#mechanical-brake-system-base-service-information) .
  11. Adjust the parking brakes. See «ADJUSTMENTS»(/chrysler/crossfire/i-final-2008-2008/remont/mechanical-hydraulic/#mechanical-brake-system-base-service-information) .
  12. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(/chrysler/crossfire/i-final-2008-2008/remont/wheel-tire-system/#tires-wheels-service-information) .
  13. Lower vehicle and verify parking brake operation. If parking brakes need to be adjusted. See «ADJUSTMENTS»(/chrysler/crossfire/i-final-2008-2008/remont/mechanical-hydraulic/#mechanical-brake-system-base-service-information) .

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Scheme 55

Scheme 56

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  1. Remove the parking brake equalizer return spring (4).
  2. Loosen the parking brake equalizer tensioning bolt (3).
  3. Remove the bolt at the parking brake equalizer (1) attaching the front parking brake cable to the equalizer.
  4. Remove the shifter bezel (1). Refer to «REMOVAL»(/chrysler/crossfire/i-final-2008-2008/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#body-interior-exterior-service-information) .
  5. Pull the rubber handle (1) off of the parking brake lever. NOTE: The rubber handle can only be removed from the parking brake lever with great force (suction). If necessary cut open with a suitable tool.
  6. Remove the center console (2). Refer to «REMOVAL»(/chrysler/crossfire/i-final-2008-2008/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#body-interior-exterior-service-information) .
  7. Disconnect the parking brake switch harness connector. NOTE: The front parking brake cable will come with the parking brake handle as an assembly.
  8. Remove the mounting bolts (2) and pull out the parking brake lever assembly (1) using a forward motion.