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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SSR AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKESPARKING BRAKE SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPARK BRAKE ACTUATOR REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet SSR Automatic

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet SSR AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
    Fig 1: Identifying Backing Plate Bolts
    GM370684Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the park brake actuator lever housing to the backing plate.
  2. Perform the following procedure before installing the backing plate bolts.
    1. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
    2. Clean the threads of the bolt with brake parts cleaner or the equivalent and allow to dry.
    3. Apply Threadlocker GM P/N 12345493 (Canadian P/N 10953488) to the threads of the bolt.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the backing plate bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the backing plate bolts to 135 N.m (100 lb ft).

    4. Fig 2: View Of Park Brake Shoe
    GM790168Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Shoe Replacement .
    5. Fig 3: View Of Rear Axle Assembly
    GM788488Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement in Rear Drive Axle.
    6. Fig 4: Adjusting Parking Brake Shoes Using Special Tool
    GM177201Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Adjust the park brake shoe (1). Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
    7. Fig 5: View Of Rotor To Hub
    GM748573Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the rear brake rotor.
    8. Fig 6: View Of Parking Brake Cable
    GM777351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the rear park brake cable to the park brake actuator lever.
    9. Fig 7: Park Brake Retainer View
    GM777470Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the park brake cable to the mounting bracket, ensuring the locking tabs are secured.
    10. Fig 8: View Of Caliper Bracket
    GM790034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the rear brake caliper and mounting bracket assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
  11. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  12. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  13. Enable the park brake automatic adjuster. Refer to Enabling the Park Brake Cable Automatic Adjuster .
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