For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Mark (index) the relationship of the wheel to the axle flange.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Index the relationship of the drum to the axle flange.
- Remove the brake drum. Complete the following steps if difficulty is encountered when removing the brake drum:
| 5.1. | Remove the retainer clips. |
| 5.2. | Verify that the parking brake is released. |
| 5.3. | Apply a small amount of penetrating oil around the drum pilot hole. Use a rubber mallet in order to tap gently on the outer rim of the drum and/or around the inner drum diameter by the spindle. Do not use excessive force, which may deform the drum. |
Installation Procedure
- Install the brake drum. Align the marks made during the brake drum removal.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
