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Drum Brake Hardware Replacement



Drum Brake Hardware Replacement

Tools Required

J 38400 Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the brake drum.




4. Position the hook end of the J38400 (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out of the shoe web hole.




5. Position the hook end of the J38400 (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out of the shoe web hole.




6. Remove the universal spring (1) from the brake backing plate.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the universal spring (1) to the brake backing plate.




2. Position the hook end of the J38400 (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out, away from the hub, while installing the spring end into the shoe web hole.




3. Position the hook end of the J38400 (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out, away from the hub, while installing the spring end into the shoe web hole.
4. Install the brake drum.
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.

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