Service Manual User Manual

Section 2
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6. For early production vehicles, see Fig. 2–79; for
current production vehicles, see Fig. 2–80.
Alternately turn the parking brake release bolts A, B
and C inward (clockwise) two to three complete turns
until resistance is felt.
Figure 2–79.
Alternately turn parking brake release
bolts A, B and C inward until resistance is felt
(
early production vehicles
).
Figure 2–80.
Alternately turn parking brake release
bolts A, B and C inward until resistance is felt
(
current production vehicles
).
7. Use a torque wrench to alternately turn parking brake
release bolts A, B and C (Fig. 2–79 or Fig. 2–80)
inward (clockwise) until a torque of 22 lb/ft (30 Nm) is
reached. This will take approximately a half-turn. DO
NOT exceed 50 lb/ft (68 Nm).
8. Continue using a torque wrench to alternately turn
parking brake release bolts A, B and C inward
(clockwise) until a minimum torque of 30 lb/ft (41 Nm)
is reached. This will take approximately a half-turn.
DO NOT exceed 50 lb/ft (68 Nm).
9. Clear the area of any unnecessary personnel.
10. Carefully remove the wheel blocks from each of the
four tires. Tow the vehicle to a secure location.
2.13.3 Reactivating the Parking Brakes
Upon arriving at a secure location with the towed vehicle,
block all four wheels and continue following these proce-
dures.
1. Block all four wheels to help prevent the vehicle from
moving. Clear the area of any unnecessary
personnel.
2. For early production vehicles, see Fig. 2–81; for
current production vehicles, see Fig. 2–82. Use a
torque wrench to alternately turn parking brake
release bolts A, B and C outward (counter-clockwise)
a half-turn until the torque drops to 22 lb/ft (30 Nm).
Figure 2–81.
Alternately turn parking brake release
bolts A, B and C outward until torque decreases
(
early production vehicles
).
A
FRONT
C
B
OS0500
Turn Clockwise to
Release Brake
Steering
Cylinder (ref.)
Brake
Release
Bolt
Left Side, Cross-section
of Front Axle
EARLY PRODUCTION
A
FRONT
C
B
MS2600
Turn Clockwise to
Release Brake
Steering
Cylinder (ref.)
Brake
Release
Bolt
Left Side, Cross-section
of Front Axle
CURRENT PRODUCTION
WARNING: BLOCK ALL FOUR WHEELS.
Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury from vehicle roll away.
A
FRONT
C
B
OS0510
Turn
Counter-clockwise
to Activate Brake
Steering
Cylinder (ref.)
Brake
Release
Bolt
Snap
Ring
Left Side, Cross-section
of Front Axle
EARLY PRODUCTION
Model 3606
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Origin 10/99