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Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Remove the tyre and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .



4. Remove the spring fastener (1) and upper brake shoe return spring (2).



5. Remove brake adjuster actuator lever spring (1).



6. Remove the brake adjuster actuator lever (1).



7. Spread the top of the brake shoes apart slightly and remove the brake shoe adjuster (1).
8. Inspect the drum brake adjusting hardware and replace any damaged components as necessary. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection .
9. Disassemble the brake shoe adjuster and thoroughly clean the adjuster screw threads of any corrosion.

1. Apply a light coat of high temperature brake lubricant to the brake shoe adjuster screw threads.
2. Assemble the brake shoe adjuster, setting the adjuster to the fully retracted position.
3. Spread the top of the brake shoes apart slightly and install the brake shoe adjuster (1).



4. Install the brake adjuster actuator lever (1).



5. Install the brake adjuster actuator lever spring (1).



6. Install the spring fastener (1) and upper brake shoe return spring (2).
7. Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
8. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
9. Install the tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
10. Lower the vehicle.