PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN G (2004)
7. Place the other side of the brake shoe gauge on the brake shoes as shown.
NOTE: If a new brake drum is being installed, the gauge diameter should read approximately 219.21 mm - 219.67 mm (8.63 in. - 8.65 inch).
8. Adjust the shoe diameter to the setting on the gauge. To adjust the shoe diameter, turn the adjuster-screw star-wheel using a screwdriver inserted
through the adjusting hole in the rear of the shoe support plate. Once the tip of the screwdriver contacts the star-wheel teeth, move the handle of
tool downward using the support plate as a pivot to adjust the shoes outward.
9. Once the shoe diameter is set, reinstall the brake drum.
10. Turn the drum. A slight drag should be felt while rotating the drum.
11. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten the wheel mounting nuts to a torque of 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
12. After adjusting both rear drum brakes, lower the vehicle.
13. Apply and release the parking brake lever one time after the adjustment process is completed so the parking brakes can readjust themselves to the
new brake shoe adjustment.
