Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support 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.
- Remove the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement
.
- Remove the brake shoe return springs.
- Remove the brake shoe guide.
- Remove the hold down springs.
- Remove the hold down pins.
- Remove the actuator lever and the actuator lever pivot.
- Remove the actuator lever and the lever pivot.
- Remove the lever return spring.
- Inspect all remaining parts for discoloration due to heat or stress.
Replace parts as needed.
Installation Procedure
- Install the actuator lever and the lever
pivot.
- Install the actuator lever return spring.
- Install the hold down pins.
- Install the hold down springs.
- Install the brake shoe guide.
- Install the brake shoe return springs.
- Install the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement
.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
in Tires and Wheels.
- Adjust the brakes. Refer to
Drum Brake Adjustment
.
- Lower the vehicle.