Rear Cam Brake Assembly Replacement right
Removal Procedure
- Block the wheels.
- Raise and support the rear axle with safety stands. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Cage the rear air brake chamber. Refer to
Caging the Rear Air Brake Chamber
.
- Drain all air reservoirs.
Refer to
Draining Reservoirs
in Air
Brakes.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
Caution: Avoid taking the following actions when you service wheel brake parts:
• | Do not grind brake linings. |
• | Do not sand brake linings. |
• | Do not clean wheel brake parts with a dry brush or with compressed air. |
Some models or aftermarket brake parts may contain asbestos fibers which can
become airborne in dust. Breathing dust with asbestos fibers may cause serious bodily
harm. Use a water-dampened cloth in order to remove any dust on brake parts. Equipment
is available commercially in order to perform this washing function. These wet methods
prevent fibers from becoming airborne.
- Remove the brake
drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement
.
- Remove the hub assembly.
Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement
in Rear Drive Axle.
- Remove the air line from the rear air brake chamber. Refer to
the appropriate procedure in Air Brakes:
- Remove the wheel speed sensor, if equipped. Refer to
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
in Antilock
Brakes System.
- Remove the bolts and the washers.
- Remove the rear brake assembly from the rear axle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the rear cam brake
assembly to the rear axle.
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 washers
and the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the rear cam brake assembly bolts to 220 N·m (162 lb ft).
- Install the wheel speed sensor, if equipped. Refer to
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement
in Antilock
Brake System.
- Install the air line to the rear air brake chamber. Refer to the
appropriate procedure in Air Brakes:
- Install the hub assembly. Refer to
Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement
in Rear Drive
Axle.
- Install the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement
.
- Adjust the rear wheel bearings, if needed. Refer to
Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement
.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Start the engine.
- Charge the air system to the air compressor governor valve cut-out
point.
- Check for proper brake operation.
- Stop the engine.
- Apply the parking brake.
- Remove the wheel blocks.