OEM 2007 Buick Rainier Parking Brake Cable

2007 Buick Rainier Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the parking brake cable on 2007 Buick Rainier?

  A: A driver must disable the automatic adjuster of the park brake before starting cable replacement. First lift the vehicle properly and afterward detach the rear propeller shaft while providing adequate support. Using the Parking Brake Cable release tool (J 37043) users can detach the park brake cables from the parking brake equalizer before cable removal. The left park brake cable servicing does not require Fuel Tank removal because technicians must install a pole jack with block underneath the Fuel Tank and detach the Fuel Tank shield and rear support bracket. The rear park brake cable retainer becomes accessible when the pole jack supports the Fuel Tank to drop by 102 mm (4 inches). Proceed with removing underbody mounting park brake cable retaining nuts from studs then detach park brake cable from retainers followed by removing frame bolt from the park brake retaining bracket. Pull the retaining clips out from the Parking Brake Cable creating the space to take the cable out from the actuator and guide it through the frame toward inside the automobile. The first step for installation requires placing the park brake cables across the Fuel Tank assembly before pulling them through the frame toward its outside perimeter. Secure the park brake cable retaining nuts to the underbody mounting studs while tightening them to 10 n.m (7 lb ft). The next step requires installing the rear support bracket after elevating the Fuel Tank then taking out the pole jack and block of wood. First attach the park brake cable to the actuator while depressing the retaining clips and after that install the park brake retainer onto the frame and finally tighten the park brake retaining bracket bolt at 20 n.m (15 lb ft). Install the rear propeller shaft while placing the park brake cables onto the retainers followed by the installation of the park brake equalizer. Lower the vehicle before testing the park brake operation enable the automatic adjuster and make the needed shoe adjustments.