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Wheel Cylinder: Service and Repair



Wheel Cylinder Replacement
Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Remove the rear brake shoes.
2. Disconnect the brake line from the wheel cylinder.
3. Plug or cap the brake line fitting as not to allow the brake fluid to become contaminated.
4. Remove the wheel cylinder bolts.





5. Remove the wheel cylinder.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the wheel cylinder.





2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the wheel cylinder bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove the plug or cap from the brake line fitting.
4. Connect the brake line to the wheel cylinder.
^ Tighten the fitting to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the rear brake shoes.
7. Check the master cylinder fluid level, add fluid if necessary. Refer Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling.