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"G", "L", "M", "S" & "T" Series

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  1. Raise and support vehicle. Mark relationship of wheel and drum bearing flange. Remove rear wheels. Remove brake drums.
  2. Install Drum Brake Shoe Clearance Gauge (J-21177-A) so that it contacts inside diameter of drum. Position clearance gauge over brake shoes. Rotate adjusting screw until clearance between gauge and shoes is .02" (.5 mm). Using punch and hammer, remove knockout plug in backing plate.
  3. Install brake drum. Tighten adjusting screw until light drag is present. Drag should be equal for both wheels. Apply brake pedal two times to center brake shoes on locating pins. Install adjusting hole cover into backing plate. Lower vehicle. Check parking brake adjustment. See PARKING BRAKE .
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