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Brake Pads/Shoes - Rear Drum: Removal

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NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to BRAKES - WARNING) (Refer to BRAKES - CAUTION) .
NOTE: Make sure parking brake is in "released" position before raising vehicle.
  1. Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
  2. Remove both rear tire and wheel assemblies from vehicle.
  3. Remove brake drums from both sides of vehicle. See Fig 1. (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DRUM - REMOVAL) 
    NOTE: Perform step  4. through step  12. on each side of the vehicle to complete shoe set removal. It may be easier to install the new components on the first side of the vehicle before disassembling the opposite side, so it may be used as a reference guide for proper installation. (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES - REAR DRUM - INSTALLATION) 
  4. Remove hub and bearing dust cap. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Drum Brakes
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    1 - DUST CAP
    2 - NUT
    3 - DRUM
    4 - HUB AND BEARING
    5 - WHEEL CYLINDER
    6 - SUPPORT PLATE
    7 - BRAKE SHOES
  5. Remove hub and bearing retaining nut, then slide hub and bearing off spindle. See Fig 1.
  6. Compress cable return spring, then remove parking brake cable from parking brake lever. See Fig 2.
    Fig 2: Cable Removal From Lever
    GC0019199Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Compress and remove shoe hold-down springs. See Fig 3.
    Fig 3: Hold-Down And Lower Return Springs
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    1 - HOLD-DOWN SPRINGS
    2 - LOWER RETURN SPRING
  8. Remove lower return spring. See Fig 3.
  9. Remove both shoes and remaining parts as an assembly from support plate.
  10. Remove adjuster spring from leading shoe and lever pawl. See Fig 4.
    Fig 4: Bench Assembled Brake Shoes (Right Side Shown)
    GC0019201Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - LEVER
    2 - UPPER RETURN SPRING
    3 - LEVER PAWL
    4 - LEADING SHOE
    5 - ADJUSTER SPRING
    6 - TRAILING SHOE
    7 - ADJUSTER
  11. Remove lever pawl from pivot on leading shoe and slide out from under adjuster.
  12. Remove adjuster and upper spring. See Fig 4.
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