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Old 02-19-2009, 04:16 PM
DieselCJ DieselCJ is offline
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Originally Posted by markg612 View Post
Yes, the pivot pin in the little arm on the end of the cable slides out and the arm on the end of the cable comes off. I forgot about the park brake, a channel locks, small punch and hammer will loosen the cable housing from the back of the hub. With regard to reassembly, the bearing into the carrier, the hub into the bearing. Far as the parking brake reassembly goes, GOOD LUCK, you will need it. Without a doubt, the CRAPPIEST job on a Mercedes IMHO. The biggest deal is resetting the retainer springs, Sir tools sells a neat little tool for this expletive generating task.
Thanks! Excellent timing. Heading back to the garage now. Will keep you updated.

-John
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