Drum Brake Hardware Inspection for Chevrolet Tracker - 2WD 2003

1. Visually inspect the shoe hold down pins (1) and the shoe hold down springs (2) for the following:

•	Excessive corrosion

•	Damaged or bent pins

•	Broken spring coils




2. Visually inspect the upper return spring (1) and the lower return spring (4) for the following:

•	Excessive corrosion

•	Excessive stretching

•	Broken hook ends

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Twisting

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Binding

3. Visually inspect the strut, the strut spring (3), and the pawl lever (6) for the following:

•	Excessive corrosion

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Damage

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Binding

4. Replace the drum brake system hardware if necessary. Refer to Drum Brake Hardware Replacement .