Drum Brake Adjusting Screw: Removal
- Raise the vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Remove the brake drum. See BRAKE DRUM .
- Remove the brake shoe return springs. See Figure .
- Remove the brake shoe guide.
- Remove the hold down springs. See Figure . Remove the hold down pins.
- Remove the actuator lever and the actuator lever pivot. See Figure . Remove the actuator lever and the lever pivot. Remove the lever return spring.
- Remove the park brake strut and the strut spring. See Figure .
- Remove the adjusting screw assembly and the adjusting screw spring from the brake shoes. Inspect all remaining parts for discoloration due to heat or stress. Replace parts as needed.