Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the
vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
Notice: Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Shop cloths and clean containers
should be used to prevent spillage of brake fluid.
- Clean any dirt and foreign material from around the wheel cylinder (2)
assembly inlet and pilot.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires
and Wheels.
- Remove the brake hose
to wheel cylinder bolt (3). Plug the opening in the hose (2) in order to prevent
fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove the brake drum.
Mark the relationship of the drum to the axle flange in order to ensure proper
balance upon reassembly.
- Remove the brake shoes. Refer to
Brake Shoe Replacement
.
- Remove the wheel cylinder bolts (4).
- Remove the wheel cylinder (2).
Installation Procedure
- Install the wheel cylinder
(2).
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the wheel
cylinder bolts (4).
Tighten
Tighten the wheel cylinder bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Install the brake shoes. Refer to
Brake Shoe Replacement
.
- Adjust the rear brake assembly. Refer to
Drum Brake Adjustment
.
- Install the brake drum, aligning it to the marks made during removal.
- Install the brake hose
(2).
Tighten
Tighten the brake hose bolt (3) to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Bleed the brake system. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
in Hydraulic Brakes.
- Lower the vehicle.