Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- 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 upper brake shoe return spring (1).
Remove brake shoe adjuster (1).
Remove the brake shoe adjuster actuator lever (1).
Remove the brake shoe hold down spring and cup assemblies (1) by compressing the spring and rotating the assembly 1/4 turn.
Remove the hold down spring and cup assembly pins (1).
Spread the top of the brake shoe assembly (1) and lift the assembly over the wheel hub.
- Release the park brake actuator lever from the park brake cable eyelet.
Remove the lower brake shoe return spring (1).
- Inspect the drum brake hardware and replace any components, as necessary. Refer to Drum Brake Hardware Inspection .
WARNING:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning .