Drum Brake Shoe & Lining - RWD Models: Installation

1. Assemble parking brake lever to secondary shoe and secure with spring washer and retaining clip. Lubricate brake shoe contact points. Position shoes on backing plate and install hold-down springs.
2. Install parking brake link, spring and retainer. Back off parking brake adjustment and connect cable to brake lever. Install anchor pin plate. Place cable eye over anchor pin with crimped side toward drum.
3. Install primary shoe anchor spring. Install cable guide on secondary shoe web with flanged hole fitted into hole in shoe web. Thread cable around anchor guide groove; NOT between guide and shoe web. Install secondary anchor spring. All parts should be flat on anchor pin.
4. Lubricate threads of adjusting screw and turn screw into pivot nut to limit of threads. Back off 1/2 turn and place socket on screw end. Install assembly between shoe ends with adjusting screw toothed wheel nearest secondary shoe.
5. Install cable hook in adjusting lever. Position hooked end of adjuster spring completely into large hole of primary shoe web. Connect loop end of spring to adjuster lever hole. Pull adjuster lever, cable and adjuster spring down and rearward, engaging pivot hook in large hole of secondary shoe web.
6. Ensure shoes are seated and centered on backing plate and that automatic adjuster is operating. Install drums, adjust and bleed brakes. Check for proper brake operation before moving vehicle.

To install, reverse removal procedure and adjust wheel bearings. See appropriate article in the SUSPENSION section.