Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Brake Shoe Contact Surfaces Of Brake Backing Plate

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Apply a thin, light coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the contact surfaces of the right and left brake backing plates.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Shoe Spanner & Spring Remover

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Position the hook end (1) of the J 38400 under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out while installing the trailing brake shoe. See Special Tools . Ensure that the universal spring properly engages the brake shoe web hole.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tools - J38400

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Position the hook end (1) of the J 38400 under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out while installing the trailing brake shoe. See Special Tools . Ensure that the universal spring properly engages the brake shoe web hole.
Install the park brake cable to the park brake lever on the brake shoe.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Brake Shoe Adjuster Assembly Using Special Tool

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Use the J 38400 (1) to spread the top of the brake shoes to install the adjuster assembly (2). See Special Tools .

Fig 5: Identifying Brake Shoe Adjuster Actuator Lever

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Install the adjuster actuator lever to the pivot.

Fig 6: Identifying Brake Shoe Adjuster Spring

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Install the adjuster spring.
Adjust the drum brake system. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .

Fig 7: Identifying Brake Drum

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Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Lower the vehicle.