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Installation (Neon)

  1. Install a new "O" ring at the mating surface of the wheel cylinder-to-brake support.
  2. NOTE: When installing wheel cylinder on brake support plate, be sure it is positioned squarely (horizontal) to the brake support plate.
  3. Install the wheel cylinder onto brake support plate. Tighten the attaching bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  4. Install the brake support plate and gasket on rear suspension knuckle. Tighten the support plate mounting bolts. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  5. Insert the parking brake cable into its mounting hole in the brake support plate. Push the cable housing in until the retainer's fingers lock into place.
  6. Hand start the brake line nut to the wheel cylinder. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  7. Attach the parking brake cable to the parking brake actuator.
  8. Install the rear brake shoe assemblies on the brake support plate. See DRUM BRAKE SHOES  .
  9. Install the rear hub and bearing assembly on the spindle. Install a new hub and bearing retaining nut. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Install dust cap.
  10. Install the wheel and tire assembly. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  11. Adjust the rear brake shoes. See REAR BRAKE SHOES  under ADJUSTMENTS.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Remove the brake pedal holding tool.
  14. Bleed the brake hydraulic system. See BLEEDING PROCEDURES  under BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.
  15. Road test the vehicle to make sure the brakes operate correctly.