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Removal & Installation (Swift)

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel and spindle cap. Remove spindle nut. Ensure parking brake is fully released. Loosen adjustment nut on parking brake cable.
  2. To increase drum-to-shoe clearance, remove plug from back side of backing plate. Insert screwdriver into hole until it contacts shoe hold-down spring. Push screwdriver toward front of vehicle depressing hold-down spring and releasing tension on parking brake lever.
  3. Remove brake drum. If drum sticks, use Slide Hammer (09942-15510) and Adapter (09943-17911).
  4. Install brake drum using NEW spindle nut. Tighten spindle nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Install backing plate plug. Adjust parking brake. See PARKING BRAKE under ADJUSTMENTS .
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