Tools Required

J 38400 Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover

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

1. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .



2. Remove the adjuster spring (3). Disengage the adjuster spring hook end from the tab on the adjuster actuator (1).



3. Use the J 38400 in order to spread the brake shoes (1) apart.
4. Remove the adjuster.

1. Use the J 38400 in order to spread the brake shoes (1) apart.




Important: Ensure that the adjuster (2) engages the brake shoes (4 and 5), the park brake actuator (3), and the adjuster actuator (1) properly.

2. Install the adjuster.



3. Install the adjuster spring (3).

3.1.	Install the straight end of the adjuster spring into the brake shoe.

3.2.	Install the hook end of the adjuster spring to the adjuster actuator (1).

4. Adjust the brake shoes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
5. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
6. Lower the vehicle.