Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires
and Wheels.
- Mark the relationship of the brake drum to the axle.
- Remove the brake drum.
- Remove the brake shoes. Refer to
Brake Shoe Replacement
.
- Remove the wheel cylinder. Refer to
Wheel Cylinder Replacement
.
- Remove the axle shaft. Refer to
Rear Axle Replacement
in Rear Axle.
- Remove the bolts and the washers.
- Remove the backing plate.
Installation Procedure
- Install the backing plate.
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 bolts
and the washers.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).
- Install the axle shaft. Refer to
Rear Axle Replacement
in Rear Axle.
- Install the wheel cylinder. Refer to
Wheel Cylinder Replacement
.
- Install the brake shoes. Refer to
Brake Shoe Replacement
.
- Install the brake drum.
Align the marks made during disassembly.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires
and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Bleed the brake system. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
in Hydraulic Brakes.