Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Brake Shoe Return Spring

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Install the brake shoe return spring (1).
Insert the hook end of the return spring to the brake shoe from behind the web.

Fig 2: Identifying Primary Brake Shoe

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Install the primary brake (1) shoe return spring and position the primary brake shoe to the rear brake backing plate.
Insert the hook end of the return spring to the brake shoe web from the outer face.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Shoe Lower Spring

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Install the lower brake shoe spring (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Shoe Hold Down Springs

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Install the brake shoe hold down springs and cups (1).
Compress the spring and rotate the assembly 1/4 turn to install to the hold down pins.
Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .