Rear Brake Drum: Removal

Raise and support vehicle. Remove tire and wheel. On 2WD models, remove dust cap, nut and wheel bearing components. On 4WD models, remove cotter pin and castle nut. On both models, remove brake drum. Loosen brake adjustment if necessary and use puller if required to pull off brake drum.

Fig 1: Exploded View of Rear Drum Brake Assembly Lower brake return spring is larger in diameter.