Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

NOTE: Always replace brake shoes in axle sets.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
Remove the adjuster spring (1). Disengage the adjuster spring hook end from the tab on the adjuster actuator lever, then release the spring from the brake shoe web hole.

Fig 1: Brake Shoe Adjuster Spring
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CAUTION: Do not over stretch the adjuster spring. Damage can occur if the spring is over stretched.
Release the adjuster actuator lever (1) from the adjuster assembly (2).

Fig 2: Drum Brake Adjuster Actuator Lever And Adjuster Assembly
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Remove the adjuster assembly (2).
Remove the brake shoe springs (1), using the CH 346 mounting tool to twist spring caps (2).

Fig 3: Brake Shoe Springs
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Remove the brake shoes (1).

Fig 4: Drum Brake Components
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Remove the lower spring (4) from front brake shoe.
Remove the parking brake cable (3) from the parking brake lever (2).