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Removal






REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, Technician Safety Information Vehicle Damage Warnings .

NOTE: Make sure parking brake is in "released" position before raising vehicle.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Service and Repair

NOTE: Perform 2 through 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. Installation .





2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the rear tire and wheel assembly.





3. Remove any brake drum retaining clips (5), then the drum (6). Removal
4. Remove the dust cap (4) from the hub and bearing (7).










5. Remove the hub nut (2), then slide the hub and bearing (4) from the spindle.





6. Compress the cable return spring, then remove the parking brake cable from the parking brake lever.










7. Remove the lower return spring (4).
8. Compress and remove both shoe hold-down spring clips (1).
9. Remove both shoes and remaining parts as an assembly from the anchor (3) and the wheel cylinder (2).










10. Remove the adjuster spring (5) from the leading shoe and the lever pawl (3).
11. Remove the lever pawl (3) from the pivot on the leading shoe (4) and slide it out from under the adjuster (6).
12. Remove the adjuster (6) and the upper return spring (2) from the shoes (4, 7).