Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware: Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove the brake drum. See BRAKE DRUM
. Remove the adjuster spring. Disengage the adjuster spring hook end from the tab on the adjuster actuator lever, then release the spring from the brake shoe web hole.
- Remove the adjuster actuator lever from the pivot.
- Using the Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover, spread the top of the brake shoes apart and remove the adjuster assembly.
- Inspect the adjuster assembly for the following conditions:
- Binding or seized threaded adjuster assembly.
- Damaged or missing adjuster screw teeth.
- Replace the adjuster assembly if any of the conditions listed are present.