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Wheel Cylinder: Installation

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  1. Install seal on mounting surface of wheel cylinder.
  2. Install wheel cylinder between brake shoes on support plate. See Figure. Install and tighten mounting bolts to 13 N.m (115 in. lbs.) torque.
  3. Adjust brake shoes to drum diameter using brake shoe gauge. (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES - ADJUSTMENTS) 
  4. Install brake drum. (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DRUM - INSTALLATION) 
  5. Thread flex hose tube nut into wheel cylinder port. See Figure. Tighten tube nut to 17 N.m (145 in. lbs.) torque.
  6. Install tire and wheel assembly. Tighten wheel mounting nuts to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
  7. Slowly rotate wheel and verify that brake drum lightly  drags on shoes.
  8. Lower vehicle.
  9. Remove brake pedal depressor (holding) tool.
  10. Bleed affected wheel cylinder/circuit as necessary. (Refer to BRAKES - STANDARD PROCEDURE) 
  11. Road test vehicle stopping in both forward and reverse directions. Automatic-adjuster will continue to adjust brakes as necessary during road test.
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