Voyager V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2003)
Wheel Cylinder: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Using a brake pedal depressor, move and secure brake pedal to a position past its first 1 inch of travel. This will prevent brake fluid from draining
out of master cylinder when brake tube is remove from wheel cylinder.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
4. Disconnect brake tube from rear of wheel cylinder. Cap open ends
5. Remove brake drum.
6. Remove brake shoes from brake support plate (Discard if contaminated).
7. Remove the 2 bolts attaching the wheel cylinder to the brake support plate.
8. Remove the wheel cylinder from the brake support plate.
INSPECTION
With brake drums removed, inspect the wheel cylinder boots for evidence of a brake fluid leak. Visually check the boots for cuts, tears, or heat cracks.
If any of these conditions exist, the wheel cylinders should be completely cleaned, inspected and new parts installed.
If a wheel cylinder is leaking and the brake lining material is saturated with brake fluid, the brake shoes must be replaced.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply sealant such as Mopar Gasket-In-A-Tube or equivalent around the wheel cylinder opening in the brake support plate.
2. Install wheel cylinder onto brake support. Install and tighten the wheel cylinder to brake support plate attaching bolts to 8 Nm (75 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Install brake tube into wheel cylinder. Tighten tube nut to a torque of 17 Nm (145 in. lbs.) torque.
4. Install the rear brake shoes on the brake support plate.
5. Install brake drum.
6. Install wheel and tire. Install and tighten wheel lug nuts to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
7. Adjust drum brake shoes.
8. Remove brake pedal depressor tool.
9. Bleed the brake system as necessary.
10. Lower vehicle.
