Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Rear Brake Cable, Multi-Link Rear Axle, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
-- Pay attention that the guide tube and the seal are seated correctly.
-- Push the brake cable -1- in the guide tube -2- until stop.
-- Engage the brake cable -1- in the bracket -3- and push in wire.
-- Engage the brake cable at the marking -arrow-.
-- Insert the brake cable -1- into the guide -arrow B- on the bracket -2- opposite the direction of -arrow-.
-- Clip the brake cable -1- back into the retainer -arrow A- on the bracket -2-.
-- Push the brake cable -1- through the bracket -4- on the brake caliper until both tabs -3- engage.
-- Press the lever -2- located on the brake caliper in direction of -arrow- and engage the brake cable -1-.
The brake cable must be installed without tension between the bracket on the brake caliper and the bracket on the rear axle.
-- Install the parking brake cable -2- in the compensator bracket -3-.
-- Pay attention that the guide tube is seated correctly in the mount -item ) Mount.
-- Pretension the parking brake cable using the adjustment nut -1-.
-- Adjust the parking brake. Refer to PARKING BRAKE, ADJUSTING .
Tightening Specification
- Refer to OVERVIEW - CENTER CONSOLE .
- For installing the wheel bolts. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .
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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.