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Brake Drum Installation

For additional information see Notes, Warnings, and Hints.

NOTE: Reinstallation of retaining clips is not necessary.

Fig. 3 Wheel bearing assembly:




1. Install hub and drum assembly.
- Torque adjusting nut to 270 inch lbs. while rotating wheel.
- Stop wheel and loosen adjusting nut.
- Tighten adjusting nut finger tight. End play should be 0.0001---0.0020 inch.
- Install castle lock with slots aligned with cotter pin hole.
- Install cotter pin and grease cap.

2. Install wheel and tire assembly.
- When tightening wheel stud nuts, using a criss-cross tightening sequence as shown.
- Tighten all stud nuts to one-half specified torque. Repeat, fully tightening to specified torque.

Fig 6 Wheel Stud Tightening Sequence:




- Wheel stud lug nut torque 110 - 135 Nm (85 - 115 ft lb)
3. Adjust rear brakes.