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Installation


Fig. 3 Assembling Rear Brake Unit:




Fig. 4 Brake Lining Installation:






1. Assemble brake shoes, levers and springs as shown in Fig. 3.
2. Push shoe hold-down springs down into place. Turn hold-down pins to engage springs.
3. To minimize dimension `A-A,' Fig. 4, push strut towards backing plate while pushing out on shoe as shown.
4. Position tab of spring clip behind parking lever.
5. Install brake drum and torque castle nut to 58-86.5 ft. lbs. Install cotter pin.
6. Install spindle cap.
7. Install wheel.
8. Depress brake pedal several times to obtain proper drum to shoe clearance and adjust parking brake.
9. Check that brake drum does not drag.
10. Lower vehicle and test brake operation.