Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1.
Operate and inspect the parking brake system to assure that it is functioning properly. Refer to the detailed service information available in
TechCONNECT, under: Service Info, 5 - Brakes, Parking Brake
2.
Remove both rear wheel and tire assemblies.
3.
Remove clip nuts securing brake drum to wheel studs.
4.
Remove drum. If drum is difficult to remove, remove rear plug from access hole in support plate. Back-off self adjusting by inserting a thin
screwdriver into access hole and push lever away from adjuster star wheel. Then insert an adjuster tool into brake adjusting hole rotate adjuster
star wheel to retract brake shoes.
5.
**Is the vehicle equipped with an 8.25 in. rear axle (sales code DRA)?
a.
Yes >> go to Step # 6.
b.
No >> go to Step # 8.**
6.
Inspect the axle flange on the axle shafts. Axles must have an "M" stamped into the flange as shown (Fig. 1). Does the axle shafts have an "M"
stamped into the flange?
a.
Yes >> go to Step # 8.
b.
No >> go to Step # 7.
