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 drum brake adjusting hardware. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement .
- Clean the area surrounding the rear brake cylinder of dirt and debris.
Disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1).
- Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
Remove the rear brake cylinder bolts (1).
Spread the top of the brake shoes slightly and remove the rear brake cylinder (1).
WARNING:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
WARNING:
Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .