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).
- Inspect the drum brake adjusting hardware and replace any damaged components as necessary. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection .
- Disassemble the brake shoe adjuster and thoroughly clean the adjuster screw threads of any corrosion.
- Apply a light coat of high temperature brake lubricant to the brake shoe adjuster screw threads.
WARNING:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning .