Backing Plate: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the brake drum.
3. Remove the brake pipe (2) from the wheel cylinder (1).





4. Remove the brake shoes (17, 29).
5. Remove the bolts (8) from the wheel cylinder.
6. Remove the wheel cylinder (14).
7. Remove the parking brake cable from the backing plate (11).
8. Remove the hub and bearing assembly.





9. Remove the backing plate (2).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Install the backing plate (1).





2. Install the hub and bearing assembly.
3. Install the parking brake cable to the backing plate (11).
4. Install the wheel cylinder (14).

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the bolts (8) to the wheel cylinder.
^ Tighten the wheel cylinder bolts to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the brake shoes.





7. Install the brake pipe to the wheel cylinder.
^ Tighten the brake pipe nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
8. Adjust the rear brake assembly.
9. Install the brake drum.
10. Bleed the brake system.
11. Remove the safety stands. Lower the vehicle.