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

1. Visually inspect the drum brake system universal spring (5) for the following conditions:

•	The spring being bent, damaged, or broken at any point along the spring

•	Excessive corrosion

•	Excessive stretching, twisting, or binding

2. If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake system universal spring requires replacement.