Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Wheel Cylinder: Service and Repair
Wheel Cylinder Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
2. Remove brake drum.
3. Disconnect wheel cylinder brake line.
4. Remove brake shoe return springs and move shoes out of engagement with cylinder push rods.
5. Remove cylinder attaching bolts and remove cylinder from support plate.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply bead of silicone sealer around cylinder mounting surface of support plate.
2. Install cylinder mounting bolts and proceed as follows:
a. Torque 1/4-20 bolts to 11 ft. lbs.
b. Torque 5/16-18 bolts to 16 ft. lbs.
3. Connect brake line to cylinder.
4. Install brake shoe return spring.
5. Install brake drum.
6. Install wheel and tire assembly.
7. Bleed brake system. See: Brake Bleeding/Service and Repair
