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

1. Visually inspect the drum brake system return springs for the following:

•	Excessive corrosion

•	Damaged or bent locating pins

•	Broken spring coils

•	Damaged retaining cups




2. Visually inspect the hold-down springs for the following:

•	Excessive corrosion

•	Excessive stretching

•	Broken hook ends

•	Twisting or binding

3. If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake system hardware requires replacement.