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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1471393  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the brake line from the wheel cylinder.
  3. Plug or cap the brake line fitting as not to allow the brake fluid to become contaminated.
  4. Remove the wheel cylinder bolts.

  5. Object Number: 1471395  Size: SH
  6. Remove the wheel cylinder.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1471395  Size: SH
  1. Install the wheel cylinder.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1471393  Size: SH
  3. Install the wheel cylinder bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 18 N·m (13 lb ft).

  5. Remove the plug or cap from the brake line fitting.
  6. Connect the brake line to the wheel cylinder.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the fitting to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).

  8. Install the rear brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
  9. Bleed the brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding .
  10. Check the master cylinder fluid level, add fluid if necessary. Refer Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling .