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Drum Brake System: Service and Repair



Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.




1. Release the park brake.
2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the brake drum.
4. Adjust the brake shoe to the lowest setting.




5. Remove the adjuster spring.




6. Remove the brake adjuster lever.




7. Remove the adjuster assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the adjuster assembly.




2. Install the adjuster lever.




3. Install the adjuster spring.




4. Measure the rear brake drum.




5. Adjust the rear drum brakes.




6. Install the brake drum.
7. Lower the vehicle.