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Wheel Cylinder: Service and Repair

WHEEL CYLINDER

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect brake hose at wheel cylinder.
2. Disassemble rear drum brake assembly.
3. Remove bleeder valve and cap.
4. Remove wheel cylinder retaining fasteners and remove cylinder.

INSTALLATION





1. Install new wheel cylinder onto backing plate with fasteners.
Torque: Wheel Cylinder-to-Backing Plate: 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)
2. Connect brake hose with new washers onto wheel cylinder.
Torque: Brake hose-to-Wheel Cylinder: 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.)
3. Install bleeder valve and cap.
Torque: Rear Brake Bleeder Valve: 7.5 Nm (66 inch lbs.)
4. Completely assemble rear drum brake assembly.
5. Bleed brakes.