Reverse Brake Drum: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Reverse Brake Drum For Damage

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NOTE: The installation of new low/reverse one-way clutch and rollers can now be completed. The following procedure only needs to be carried out if there is damage to the low/reverse one-way clutch and roller bearing.

Inspect the reverse brake drum for damage.
1. Inspect the low/reverse one-way clutch.
2. Inspect the roller bearing.
3. Inspect the reverse brake drum.

Fig 2: Locating One-Way Clutch & Roller Bearing Out Of Drum

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With the reverse clutch drum supported, use a flat drift punch to tap the one-way clutch and the roller bearing out of the drum.

Fig 3: Locating Low/Reverse One-Way Clutch Inner Race

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Inspect the low/reverse one-way clutch inner race and roller bearing inner race for scoring and nicks. If damage is indicated, the reverse clutch drum will need to be installed new as an assembly.