Tools Required

J 21177-A Drum to Brake Shoe Clearance Gage

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

1. Release the park brake.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
4. Adjust the brake shoe to the lowest setting.



5. Remove the adjuster spring.



6. Remove the brake adjuster lever.



7. Remove the adjuster assembly.

1. Install the adjuster assembly.



2. Install the adjuster lever.



3. Install the adjuster spring.



4. Using the J 21177-A  (1), measure the rear brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Diameter Measurement .
5. Adjust the rear drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .



6. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
7. Lower the vehicle.