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NOTE: Before proceeding, Technician Safety Information Vehicle Damage Warnings .





1. Using a brake pedal holder, depress the brake pedal past its first one inch of travel and hold it in this position. This will isolate the master cylinder from the brake hydraulic system and will not allow the brake fluid to drain out of the master cylinder reservoir.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Maintenance





3. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly.





4. Access and remove the drum brake shoes (6) from the support plate (2). Removal





5. Disconnect the brake tube (2) at the wheel cylinder.
6. Remove the wheel cylinder attaching screws (1).
7. Remove the wheel cylinder from the support plate.