Warning:When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin tomove. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged.Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it beginsto roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should thevehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facingdownhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parkingbrake.
To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the enginerunning and the transmission in N-(Neutral), slowlyremove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this untilthe vehicle is held by the parking brake only.To check the P-(Park) mechanism's holding ability:With the engine running, shift to P-(Park). Then releasethe parking brake followed by the regular brake.Contact your dealer if service is required.
Tire and Wheel Assembly-to-Hub/Axle Flange Match-Mounting Wheel Hub
Note:After remounting a tire and wheel assembly to a hub/axleflange, remeasure the tire and wheel assembly on-vehicle runout inorder to verify that the amount of runout has been reduced andbrought to within tolerances.Mark the location of the high spot on the tire and wheelassembly as determined dur ...