Town & Country Van AWD V6-230 3.8L VIN L SMFI (1998)
51.
When all components of both rear brake assemblies are correctly and fully installed, remove the locking pliers from the front park brake cable.
52.
Adjust the rear brakes so they do not interfere with installing the brake drums.
53.
Install both rear brake drums. Install the original drums as removed unless their condition justifies turning or replacement.
54.
Install both rear tire/wheel assemblies. Torque the lug nuts using a crisscross pattern to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
55.
Insert a thin flat blade screwdriver through the adjusting hole in the support plate until it is against the star wheel of the adjuster assembly. Move
the handle of the screwdriver upward rotating the star wheel until slight drag is felt when the tire/wheel assembly is turned.
56.
Insert a second screwdriver or piece of stiff wire into the brake adjusting hole and push against the adjuster lever to disengage it from the star
wheel. Care should be taken not bend the adjusting lever or distort the lever spring.
57.
While the adjuster lever is disengaged from the star wheel turn the star wheel just enough to eliminate the drag felt when the tire/wheel assembly is
turned.
58.
Install the adjusting/inspection hole rubber plug(s) saved in step 26
59.
Repeat steps 55 through 58 for the other side rear brake.
60.
Perform the base brake bleeding procedure described in the appropriate service manual.
61.
Lower the vehicle to the floor.
62.
Push the park brake pedal down fully and release to adjust the park brake cables.
