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Installation Procedure

  1. Clean the drum brake backing plate of any dirt and debris.
  2. Apply a light coat of high temperature brake lubricant to the drum brake backing plate brake shoe contact surfaces.
  3. Fig 1: Park Brake Cable Fitting
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  4. Compress the park brake cable return spring and install the park brake cable fitting (1) to the park brake apply lever and position the brake shoe (2) to the drum brake backing plate.
  5. Fig 2: Lower Brake Shoe Return Spring
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  6. Install the lower brake shoe return spring (1).
  7. Fig 3: Primary Brake Shoe
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  8. Position the primary brake shoe (1) to the drum brake backing plate and connect the brake shoe to the lower brake shoe return spring.
  9. Fig 4: Upper Brake Shoe Return Spring
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  10. Install the upper brake shoe return spring (1).
  11. Fig 5: Brake Shoe Adjuster
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  12. Spread the top of the brake shoes apart slightly and install the brake shoe adjuster (1).
  13. Fig 6: Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring And Cup
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  14. Install the 2 hold down spring and cup assembly pins.
  15. Install the brake shoe hold down spring and cup (1) assemblies by compressing the spring and rotating the assembly 1/4 turn.
  16. Fig 7: Brake Adjuster Actuator Lever
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  17. Install the brake adjuster actuator lever (1).
  18. Fig 8: Brake Adjuster Actuator Lever Spring
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  19. Install the brake adjuster actuator lever spring (1).
  20. Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
  21. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .