Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement.
Caution: Do not over stretch the adjuster spring. Damage can occur if the spring is over stretched.
- Remove the adjuster spring (1). Disengage the adjuster spring hook end from the tab on the adjuster actuator lever, then release the spring from the brake shoe web hole.
- Release the adjuster actuator lever (1) from the adjuster assembly (2).
Remove the adjuster assembly (2).
- Remove the adjuster assembly (2) and inspect for the following conditions:
• | Binding or seized threaded adjuster assembly. |
• | Damaged or missing adjuster screw teeth. |
- Replace the adjuster assembly if any of the conditions listed are present.
Installation Procedure
- Install the adjuster assembly (2) to the adjuster actuator lever (1).
Turn in the adjuster as far as possible.
- Install the adjuster spring (1). Ensure that the loop end of the spring fully engages the tab on the actuator lever.
- Install the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle.