Wheel Cylinder - Drum Brake Removal - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

5 - 60 BRAKES - BASE
SUPPORT PLATE - DRUM BRAKES (Continued)
(8) Install the rear hub and bearing assembly on
the spindle. Install a new hub and bearing retaining
nut (Fig. 108). Tighten the retaining nut to a torque
of 217 N·m (160 ft. lbs.). Install dust cap.
(9) Adjust the brake shoes to the drum diameter
using a brake shoe gauge. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HY-
DRAULIC/MECHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES -
ADJUSTMENT)
(10) Install the brake drum (Fig. 108).
(11) Install the wheel and tire assembly. Tighten
the wheel mounting nuts to a torque of 135 N·m (100
ft. lbs.).
(12) Lower the vehicle.
(13) Remove the brake pedal holding tool.
(14) Bleed the affected wheel cylinder as neces-
sary. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
(15) Road test the vehicle to ensure proper brake
operation.
WHEEL CYLINDER - DRUM
BRAKE
REMOVAL
NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to 5 - BRAKES -
WARNING)(Refer to 5 - BRAKES - CAUTION).
(1) Using a brake pedal holder, depress the brake
pedal past its first one inch of travel and hold it in
this position (Fig. 110). This will isolate the master
cylinder from the brake hydraulic system and will
not allow the brake fluid to drain out of the master
cylinder reservoir.
Fig. 110 Brake Pedal Holder
(2) Raise the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
(3) Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
(4) Disconnect the rear brake flex hose from the
wheel cylinder (Fig. 111).
Fig. 111 Brake Hose And Wheel Cylinder Mounting
1 - BRAKE SUPPORT PLATE
2 - WHEEL CYLINDER ATTACHING BOLTS
3 - REAR BRAKE FLEX HOSE TUBE
4 - WHEEL CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
(5) Remove the rear brake drum (Fig. 112).
Fig. 112 Drum Brakes
1 - WHEEL CYLINDER
2 - SEAL
3 - SUPPORT PLATE
4 - BRAKE SHOES
5 - RETAINER CLIP
6 - DUST CAP
7 - NUT
8 - DRUM
9 - HUB AND BEARING
(6) Remove the rear brake shoes from the brake
support plate. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/
MECHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES - REMOVAL)
NOTE: If the brake shoes are wet with grease or
brake fluid, replace them.
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