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Wheel Cylinder: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST.





1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove rear wheel and tire assembly.
3. Disconnect brake pipe at rear wheel cylinder. Plug open brake pipes to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.





4. Disassemble rear drum brake assembly.
5. Remove wheel cylinder fastener and remove wheel cylinder.

INSTALLATION
1. Install new wheel cylinder onto backing plate with fastener.
Torque: 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.)
2. Connect brake pipe onto wheel cylinder.
Torque: 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.)
3. Completely assemble rear drum brake assembly.

NOTICE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors/drums. Failure to do so can cause wheel bolts to loosen in service.

4. Position wheel and tire assembly onto hub.
5. Install wheel bolts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat tightening pattern to be sure torque is correct.
Torque: 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.)
6. Lower vehicle from hoist.
7. Bleed brakes.
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