Removal (323 & 626)

Raise and support rear of vehicle. Release parking brake. Remove wheel and grease cap. Clear staked nut's position, and remove nut and washer. Remove brake drum.

NOTE: If it is difficult to remove drum, widen clearance between shoes and drum by removing lever stop. If necessary, disconnect parking brake cable from lever, and move lever against backing plate.

Fig 1: Exploded View of Rear Brake Assembly (323 & 626)

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