1. Pull the park brake lever (2) with approximately 20 kg (40 lbs) of force.
2. Count the number of clicks or ratchet notches.

Specification

•	The minimum number of clicks is 5.

•	The maximum number of clicks is 7.

3. Verify that the park brake prevents the vehicle from moving.
4. Complete the Adjustment Procedure if the park brake lever travel is not in the specification.

Tools Required

J 28662 Brake Pedal Effort Gage

1. Press the brake pedal 3 times with 30 kg (66 lbs) of force using the J 28662 .



2. Pull the park brake lever (2) several times with approximately 20 kg (40 lbs) of force.
3. Release the park brake.



4. Remove the 4 screws (1,3,4,6), the 2 clips (2,5), and lift up the console.
5. Inspect the park brake lever notches. If the notches are damaged or worn, replace the park brake lever. Refer to Park Brake Lever Assembly Replacement .
6. If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, disconnect the power normal switch connector.
7. If the vehicle has an auxiliary power outlet, disconnect the auxiliary power outlet connector.



8. Disconnect the park brake switch connector (10).



9. Loosen or tighten the park brake cable lock nut (1) in order to adjust the park brake lever travel.



10. Inspect the park brake lever (2) travel. Refer to the Inspection Procedure above.
11. If the park brake lever travel is not in the specification, adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment in Drum Brakes.
12. If a park brake cable is damaged, replace the park brake cable. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side or to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side .



13. Connect the park brake switch connector (10).
14. Position the console over the shift knob.
15. If the vehicle has an auxiliary power outlet, connect the auxiliary power outlet connector.
16. If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, connect the power normal switch connector.



17. Install the console. Install the 4 screws (1,3,4,6) and the 2 clips (2,5).