Mercury F5AZ-2853-A Cable Assembly - Parking

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To replace the front cable on 1988 and 1989 models, raise the vehicle and support it on jackstands. Release the parking brake, loosen the adjusting nut at the adjuster, disconnect the cable from the adjuster bracket, remove the clip retaining the cable to the body, disconnect the cable from the pedal assembly inside the vehicle, and finally, remove the cable down through the floorpan.

To replace the front cable, raise and support the vehicle on jackstands, release the parking brake, and loosen the adjusting nut at the adjuster. Disconnect the cable from the adjuster bracket and remove the retaining clip from the body. From inside the vehicle, disconnect the cable from the pedal assembly and remove it through the floorpan. To install, insert the cable through the floorpan holes and attach it to the control assembly inside the vehicle, ensuring the grommet is properly seated. Underneath the vehicle, fasten the cable to the adjuster bracket.

The intermediate cable can be removed by taking off the cable adjusting nut from under the vehicle, disconnecting the intermediate cable ends at the left rear and the transverse cable, removing the cable and adjuster bracket assembly, keeping track of the order of the cotter pin, washer, and spring. Then, install the equalizer assembly onto the pin and connect the cable ends before reinstalling the adjusting nut.