Tools Required

J 38400 Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.



4. Position the hook end of the J 38400 under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end (2) out of the primary shoe web hole. Hold the universal spring while removing the primary brake shoe (1).
5. Disconnect the park brake lever from the primary brake shoe by removing the retaining clip.
6. Disconnect the park brake lever from the park brake cable.

1. Connect the park brake lever to the park brake cable.
2. Connect the park brake lever to the primary brake shoe and install the retaining clip.



3. Position the hook end of the J 38400 under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end (2) out while installing the primary shoe. Ensure that the universal spring properly engages the primary brake shoe web hole.
4. Adjust the drum brake system. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
5. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
7. Lower the vehicle.