Tools Required

J 38400 Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover

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

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .



4. Position the hook end (1) of the J 38400 under the universal spring in order to release the universal spring from the brake shoe web.



5. Position the hook end (1) of the J 38400 under the universal spring in order to release the universal spring from the brake shoe web.



6. Remove the universal spring (1) from the brake backing plate.

1. Install the universal spring (1) to the brake backing plate.



2. Position the hook end (1) of the J 38400 under the universal spring in order to install the universal spring to the brake shoe web.



3. Position the hook end (1) of the J 38400 under the universal spring in order to install the universal spring to the brake shoe web.
4. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
5. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
6. Lower the vehicle.