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Special Tool(s)

SPECIAL TOOLS DESCRIPTION

G03954466
 Brake Adjustment Tool 206-D003 (D81L-1103-C) or Equivalent
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. At the back of the brake backing plate (2213), remove the brake adjusting hole cover (2092).
  3. Rotate the brake shoe adjusting screw nut (2K389).
    1. Using a screwdriver, move the brake shoe adjusting lever (2A176) off the brake shoe adjusting screw nut.
      2. NOTE: Move the adjustment tool handle upward to tighten the brake adjuster screw.
    2. Turn the brake shoe adjusting screw nut until the brake drum (1126) begins to drag. Then loosen the brake adjuster screw until the brake drum rotates freely.
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Adjuster Screw
    G03954461Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install a new brake adjusting hole cover.
  5. Lower the vehicle.
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