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Removal Procedure

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    WARNING:

    Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: Upper Brake Shoe Return Spring
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  4. Remove the upper brake shoe return spring (1).
    5. Fig 2: Brake Shoe Adjuster
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  5. Remove brake shoe adjuster (1).
    6. Fig 3: Brake Shoe Adjuster Actuator Lever
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  6. Remove the brake shoe adjuster actuator lever (1).
  7. Inspect the drum brake adjusting hardware and replace any damaged components as necessary. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection .
  8. Disassemble the brake shoe adjuster and thoroughly clean the adjuster screw threads of any corrosion.
  9. Apply a light coat of high temperature brake lubricant to the brake shoe adjuster screw threads.
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