Rear Brake Shoes (All Others): Installation

1. Apply brake grease to brake shoe contact areas on backing plate. When installing adjuster between shoes, insert a flat-tipped screwdriver between adjuster quadrant and meshing teeth on MX-6 and 626, or between quadrant and knurled pin on Protege and 323. See Figure .
2. To fully retract adjuster, move quadrant until it touches backing plate. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Adjust wheel bearings and stake lock nut.

Fig 1: Exploded View of Rear Drum Brake (Pickup 2WD)

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Fig 2: Exploded View of Rear Drum Brake (B2600i 4WD & MPV)

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Fig 3: Exploded View of Rear Drum Brake Assembly (Protege & 323 Shown; MX-6 & 626 Similar)

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