Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 221

CYLINDER
SCREWS
SUPPORT
PLATE
PARK
BRAKE
LEVER
H O L D D O W N
PINS
FRONT
LINK
PRIMARY
(FRONT)
B R A K E S H O E
S E C O N D A R Y S H O E
RETURN
S P R I N G
ADJUSTER
S C R E W
ASSEMBLY
H O L D D O W N ,
S P R I N G A N D '
RETAINERS
PRIMARY S H O E
RETURN S P R I N G
J9405-4
SUPPORT
PLATE
J9405-63
Fig. 3 Typical Contact Pad Locations On Support
Plate
(17) Attach secondary shoe return spring to ad­
juster spring. Then install adjuster spring on anchor
pin (Fig. 4).
Fig. 2 Drum Brake Components (11-Inch Brake)
BRAKESHOE
(18) Install primary brakeshoe return spring (Fig.
CONTACT PAD 4).
LOCATIONS \
(19) Verify that adjuster and return springs are
properly installed (Fig. 5).
(20) Adjust brakeshoes to drum with brake gauge.
(21) Install brake drum and wheel and tire assem­
blies.
(22) Lower vehicle.
(23) Tighten wheel lug nuts to 108-150 N-m
(80-110 ft. lbs.) torque.
(24) Install wheel cover, or hub cap.
BRAKESHOE REMOVAL (13-INCH BRAKE)
(1) Raise vehicle.
(2) Remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.
(3) Remove brake drums.
(4) Remove primary (front) brakeshoe return
spring from anchor pin with brake spring pliers (Fig.
6).
(5) Remove primary brakeshoe holddown spring,
pin and retainers with holddown spring tool (Fig. 7).
(6) Disconnect shoe spring and remove primary
brakeshoe and parking brake lever strut.
(7) Remove adjuster screw assembly (Fig. 8).
(8) Remove secondary brakeshoe holddown spring,
pin and retainers. Then remove adjuster lever, spring
and spring retainer assembly (Fig. 8). I t is not nec-