Tools Required

J 38400 Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.

Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in the Preface section.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.



4. Position the hook end of the J 38400  (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out of the shoe web hole. Hold the universal spring while removing the brake shoe.
5. Disconnect the park brake lever from the brake shoe by removing the retaining clip.
6. Disconnect the park brake lever from the park brake cable.

1. Connect the park brake lever to the park brake cable.
2. Connect the park brake lever to the brake shoe and install the retaining clip.



3. Position the hook end of the J 38400  (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out while installing the brake shoe. Ensure that the universal spring properly engages the brake shoe web hole.
4. Adjust the drum brake system. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
5. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
7. Lower the vehicle.