Tools Required

J 37043 Parking Brake Cable Release Tool

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

Notice: Do not pry against the splash shield or backing plate in attempt to free the drum. This will bend the splash shield or backing plate. A bent backing plate may cause brake chatter and/or pulsation.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
4. Remove the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
5. Remove the park brake cable from the park brake actuator lever.
6. Using the J 37043 , remove the park brake cable ONLY from the backing plate.



7. Remove the wheel cylinder (3). Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement .



8. Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement in Rear Suspension.
9. Remove the backing plate.

1. Install the backing plate.



2. Install the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement in Rear Suspension.



3. Install the wheel cylinder. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement .
4. Install the park brake cable to the backing plate.
5. Install the park brake cable (6) to the park brake actuator (5).
6. Install the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
7. Adjust the brake shoes . Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
8. Adjust the park brake cable . Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
9. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
11. Lower the vehicle.