Wheel Cylinder Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and support the vehicle.

Caution: When servicing brake parts, do not create dust by grinding or sanding brake linings, by cleaning brake parts with a dry brush or with compressed air. Many earlier models or aftermarket brake parts may contain asbestos fibers which can become airborne if dust is created during servicing. Breathing dust containing asbestos fibers may cause serious bodily harm. A water dampened cloth or water based solution should be used to remove any dust on brake parts. Equipment is commercially available to perform this washing function. These wet methods will prevent fibers from becoming airborne.

2. Clean any dirt or foreign material around the wheel cylinder assembly inlet and pilot.
3. Remove the inlet tube nut and lithe Plug the opening in the line to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
4. Remove the brake drum.
5. Remove the hub and bearing assembly.





6. Pull the backing plate (1) away from the axle flange. Do not let the backing plate hang from the parking brake cable as damage may occur.
7. Remove the wheel cylinder bolts using a #6 Torx socket.





8. Remove the wheel cylinder (14).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.





1. Install the wheel cylinder bolts (8) using a #6 Torx socket.
^ Tighten the wheel cylinder bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).

2. Install the backing plate (11) to the axle flange.
3. Install the hub and bearing assembly.
4. Install the brake drum.
5. Install the inlet tube line and nut.
^ Tighten the inlet tube nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).

Caution: When servicing brake parts, do not create dust by grinding or sanding brake linings, by cleaning brake parts with a dry brush or with compressed air. Many earlier models or aftermarket brake parts may contain asbestos fibers which can become airborne if dust is created during servicing. Breathing dust containing asbestos fibers may cause serious bodily harm. A water dampened cloth or water based solution should be used to remove any dust on brake parts. Equipment is commercially available to perform this washing function. These wet methods will prevent fibers from becoming airborne.

6. Bleed the wheel cylinder and then the complete brake system.