Backing Plate: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Perform Steps 1) to 6) of "Removal" in "Rear Brake Drum Removal and Installation:".





2. Remove spindle cap (1) as shown (by hammering lightly at 3 locations around it so as not to deform or cause damage to seating part of cap).





3. Uncaulk spindle nut (2) and remove spindle nut and washer (3).





4. Pull wheel hub (1) off by using special tools.
5. Perform Steps 2) to 4) of "Removal" in "Rear Brake Shoe Removal and Installation:
6. Perform Steps 3) and 4) of "Removal" in "Wheel Cylinder Removal and Installation:





7. Remove cable from brake back plate by squeezing parking brake cable stopper ring (1).





8. Remove brake back plate (1).

Installation





1. Apply water tight sealant to mating surfaces of brake back plate and rear knuckle (1).





2. Install brake back plate and tighten back plate bolts to specified torque.





3. Install parking brake cable (3) to brake back plate (1).
4. Install wheel cylinder, and tighten wheel cylinder bolts and brake pipe flare nut to specified torque. Refer to Steps 1) to 4) of "Installation" in "Wheel Cylinder Removal and Installation: ".
5. Install brake shoes.
6. Install wheel hub assembly, washer and new spindle nut.





7. Tighten spindle nut (2) to specified torque.

NOTE: Removed spindle nut should be replaced with new one.





8. Calk (2) spindle nut (1) as shown.
9. Install spindle cap.

NOTE:
^ When installing spindle cap, hammer lightly several locations on the collar of cap until collar comes closely into contact with wheel hub.
^ If fitting part of cap is deformed or damaged or if it is fitted loosely, replace with new one.

10. For procedure hereafter, refer to Steps 1) to 7) of "Installation" in "Rear Brake Drum Removal and Installation:

NOTE: Be sure to bleed brake system.