Brake Drum: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove wheel cover and nut covers as required.
3. Remove tire and wheel assembly.
4. Remove drum retainers.





5. Remove the brake tube-to-axle retention bracket. This will allow sufficient room for insertion of a screwdriver and brake tools to disengage brake shoe adjusting lever and back off the brake adjuster screw.

NOTE: If the brake drum will not come off for brake service, pry rubber plug from rear brake backing plate inspection hole and use the following procedure.

INSTALLATION
1. Install brake drum assembly on wheel hub. Install two drum retainers. Adjust brakes.
2. Install wheel and tire assembly. Tighten lug nuts to 115 - 142 Nm (85 - 104 ft. lbs.). Do not use power or impact-type tools; use a torque wrench.
3. Install wheel cover and nut covers as required.
4. Lower vehicle.