Removal

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

Wheel Cylinder:

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 cylinders can be removed with Tool J 29839 or with 2 awls.

Removing Wheel Cylinder:

Removal With Tool J 29839
1. Remove wheel cylinder retainer using Tool J 29839.

Removing Wheel Cylinder Retainer:

Removal With 2 Awls
1. Insert awls (31) into access slots between wheel cylinder pilot and retainer (21) locking tabs.
2. Bend both tabs away simultaneously.
3. Remove wheel cylinder (26).