Removal

Fig. 1 Drum Brake Assembly:

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Mark relationship between rear wheel and hub, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove brake drum detent screw, then the brake drum. If drum is difficult to remove, proceed as follows:
a. Ensure parking brake cable is released.
b. Loosen parking brake cable.
c. Remove access hole plug from backing plate, then move parking brake lever until lever stop rests on brake shoe.
4. Remove upper and lower return springs, then the adjuster actuator and actuator spring, Fig. 1.
5. Press brake shoes outward slightly and remove adjuster assembly.
6. Remove hold-down springs, washers and pins using a suitable tool.
7. Remove brake shoes from backing plate and parking brake cable.