Removal and Replacement

Wheel Cylinder Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Remove the brake drum and the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement Service and Repair.




3. Clean dirt and foreign material from around the wheel cylinder brake line inlet, the pilot, and the bolt.
4. Remove the brake line from the backing plate.
5. Plug the opening in the brake line to prevent fluid loss or contamination.




6. Remove the wheel cylinder-to-backing plate bolt.
7. Gently tap out the wheel cylinder from the backing plate, using care not to damage the bleeder valve or the cap.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice.




1. Install the wheel cylinder to the backing plate. Install the wheel cylinder bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




2. Install the brake line to the backing plate.

Tighten the brake line to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).

3. Install the brake drum and the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement Service and Repair.
4. Bleed the brakes. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (ABS) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (ABS)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual).
5. Lower the vehicle.