Beam Axle - Vehicles With: Rear Drum Brakes: Removal
NOTE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Refer to: Brake and Clutch Systems Health and Safety Precautions .
- Apply the parking brake and remove the parking brake control lever boot. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
- Remove and discard the lock washer.
- Release the parking brake cable tension and loosen the parking brake cable adjustment nut. Loosen: 5 turn(s)
- Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- On both sides. Using a screwdriver, bend the cable union tab upward and then disconnect the front cable from the union. Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
- On both sides. Detach the front parking brake cable.
- On both sides. Remove the retainer and position aside the parking cable.
- On both sides.
- Remove the retainer and position aside the brake hose.
- Remove the bolt and position aside the rear wheel speed sensor.
- Position a transmission jack under the beam axle. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
- Remove the brake drum.
- On both sides. Remove and discard the wheel hub mounting bolts.
- On both sides. Remove the wheel hub and the brake backing plate.
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WARNING: Take extra care when handling the compressed spring.
Using the special tool, compress and remove the spring. Use Special Service Tool: 204-167 Compressor, Coil Spring., 204-167-01 Adapter for 204-167.
- On both sides. Support the rear suspension. Remove and discard rear shock absorber lower bolt and nut. Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
- Remove and discard the beam axle bolts and remove the beam axle.