Rear Drum Brake Vehicles

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR - WARNING) .

Raise and support the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .

Fig 1: Tire And Wheel Mounting Method
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the rear tire and wheel assembly (1).

Fig 2: DRUM BRAKE MOUNTING TO AXLE
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Remove the brake drum retaining clips (5), then the drum (6). (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DRUM - REMOVAL) .
Remove the dust cap (4) from the hub and bearing (7).
Remove the hub nut (3), then slide the hub and bearing (7) from the spindle (10).