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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 532 (PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPARKING BRAKE CABLE GUIDE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Removal Procedure

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Release the parking brake.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig 1: View Of Park Brake Cable Guide Bolt (Cutaway Vehicle)

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For cutaway vehicles, remove the park brake cable guide bolt from the frame.

Fig 2: View Of Park Brake Cable Guide Bolt (Cargo & Passenger Vehicles)

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For cargo and passenger vehicles, remove the park brake cable guide bolt from the frame.
Remove the park brake cable guide.
Remove the park brake guide from the park brake cable.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.