Wheel Cylinder: Service and Repair

Wheel Cylinder Replacement

^ Tools Required
- J 38400 Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.





3. Remove the brake drum.

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

4. Clean any debris and contaminants from around the brake hose banjo bolt to wheel cylinder connection.





5. Support the lower control arm assembly with a jack stand or suitable support fixture.





6. Remove the upper control arm bolt and wheel speed sensor connector if equipped with ABS and position the upper control arm away from the brake hose to wheel cylinder connection.





7. Remove the brake hose banjo bolt and the 2 copper gaskets. Cap the exposed brake hose in order to prevent contamination of the brake system.





8. Remove the wheel cylinder mounting bolts from the wheel cylinder.





9. Using the J 38400 spread the brakes shoes, remove the wheel cylinder from the brake backing plate.

Installation Procedure





1. Using the J 38400 spread the brakes shoes, position the wheel cylinder to the brake backing plate.





2. Install the wheel cylinder mounting bolts.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Remove the cap from the brake hose end.





4. Assembly the 2 new copper brake hose gaskets and the brake hose banjo bolt to the wheel cylinder.
^ Tighten the brake hose banjo bolt to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).





5. Connect the wheel speed sensor connector if equipped with ABS and install the upper control arm bolt and nut.
^ Tighten the nut to 180 Nm (133 ft. lbs.).





6. Install the brake drum.





7. Remove the Jack stand from the lower control arm assembly.
8. Bleed the brake hydraulic system.
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Check the rear alignment.