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Drum Brake Shoes - CJ, CHEROKEE, Scrambler & Wrangler: Installation

  1. Lubricate support plate ledges, anchor pin, adjuster cable guide, adjuster screw assembly, parking brake lever and lever pivot pin with molydisulphide grease.
  2. Connect parking brake lever to secondary brake shoe with washer and "U" clip. Crimp ends of clip to retain it on pivot. Remove wheel cylinder clamp. Position brake shoes on brake support plate and install hold-down springs.
  3. Install parking brake lever strut and spring. Install adjuster cable guide plate and adjuster cable on anchor pin. Install primary return spring. Install guide to secondary brake shoe and install secondary return spring.
  4. Install adjuster screw, spring and lever and connect to cable. Using Brake Gauge (J-21177-01), preset brake shoe adjustment. Install brake drums. Adjust brake shoes with drum in place.
  5. Install wheels and lower vehicle. Apply and release brakes 10-15 times while driving forward and backward. This adjusts and balances brake system. Road test vehicle.
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