Installation Procedure
- Install the trailing shoe and lining assembly with the hold-down spring, the washer, and the pin.
- Verify the parking brake cable is properly routed and attached to the shoe lever.
- Fasten the lower return spring on the shoe.
- Position the leading shoe and the adjuster assembly against the backing plate.
- Fasten the lower return spring to the leading shoe.
- Install the adjuster assembly.
- Turn the adjuster in as far as possible.
- Position the spring clip toward the backing plate.
- Install the leading shoe with the hold-down spring.
- Attach the leading shoe upper link-spring connection, which applies tension to the upper return spring.
- Install the upper return spring from the spring connecting link to the brake shoe.
- Ensure the adjuster assembly nut is drawn all the way to the stop.
- Adjust the rear brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
- Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
- Adjust the park brake. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment in Park Brake.
IMPORTANT:
Do not overstretch the lower return spring.
IMPORTANT:
Do not overstretch the upper return spring.
IMPORTANT:
The nut must not lock firmly at the end of the adjustment assembly.