Transmission and Drivetrain: Adjustments
PARK BRAKE CHECK1. Check park brake is fully operational on third notch of ratchet. Readjust if necessary.
PARK BRAKE ADJUST
1. Select "P" in main gearbox and chock road wheels.
2. Raise one rear wheel clear of ground and support securely with axle stand.
3. Release park brake lever.
4. Underneath vehicle, rotate brake adjuster clockwise to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) to fully expanded shoes against drum.
5. Back off adjuster by 1 turn, check that drum is free to rotate.
6. Adjust park brake cable locknuts to give pawl 2 notches free movement on ratchet before being fully operational on third notch of ratchet.
CAUTION: Cable adjustment must ONLY be used for initial setting and to compensate for cable stretch. It MUST NOT be used to take up brake shoe wear, which MUST be adjusted at brake drum.
7. Operate parking brake to settle shoes. Recheck park brake is fully operational on third notch of ratchet. Readjust if necessary.
8. Remove axle stand and wheel chocks.