For 1990-2009 cars only
- Visually inspect the shoe hold down pins (1) and the shoe hold down springs (2) for the following:
- Visually inspect the upper return spring (1) and the lower return spring (4) for the following:
- Visually inspect the strut, the strut spring (3), and the pawl lever (6) for the following:
- Replace the drum brake system hardware if necessary. Refer to Drum Brake Hardware Replacement .
| • | Excessive corrosion |
| • | Damaged or bent pins |
| • | Broken spring coils |
| • | Excessive corrosion |
| • | Excessive stretching |
| • | Broken hook ends |
| • | Twisting |
| • | Binding |
| • | Excessive corrosion |
| • | Damage |
| • | Binding |
