Removal

For additional information see Notes, Warnings, and Hints. Fundamentals and Basics

1. Raise vehicle and support on jack stands.
2. Mark relationship of wheel to axle flange, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Mark relationship of brake drum to axle flange.
4. Remove brake drum.
5. Remove dirt and foreign material around wheel cylinder assembly inlet and pilot.

CAUTION: Do not pull metal line away from cylinder, as this may kink or bend line. Line will separate from cylinder when cylinder is moved away from brake backing plate.

6. Disconnect hydraulic line at wheel cylinder.
7. Plug opening in line to prevent fluid loss and contamination.

Wheel Cylinder:

Removing Wheel Cylinder:

8. Wheel cylinder may be attached to backing plate either using two bolts (late production) or a retainer (early production).
^ If cylinder is held by bolts, remove bolts (21) using a #6 Torx socket.

Removing Wheel Cylinder Retainer:

^ If the cylinder is held by retainer remove wheel cylinder retainer (21) using J 29839 or two awls.
9. Insert awls (31) into access slots between wheel cylinder pilot and retainer (21) locking tabs.
10. Bend both tabs away simultaneously.
11. Remove wheel cylinder (28).