Malibu L4-2.2L VIN F (2005)
Brake Drum: Service and Repair
Brake Drum Replacement
Brake Drum Replacement
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Tools Required
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J 41013Rotor Resurfacing Kit
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J 42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the brake drum.
4. If the brake drum is to be reinstalled to the vehicle, use the J 41013 in order to clean any rust or corrosion from the hub/flange mating surface of
the brake drum.
5. Use the J 42450-A in order to clean the wheel hub flange.
Installation Procedure
1. Adjust the drum brakes.
2. Install the brake drum.
3. If reinstalling the brake drum, carefully remove any corrosion from the edge of the drum braking surface in order to ease installation.
4. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly.
5. Apply the brakes approximately three times in order to seat and center the brake shoes within the drum.
