Dakota 4WD V8-318 5.2L (1991)
Brake Drum: Service and Repair
Brake Drum Installation
Fig. 6 Release type brake adjuster
1. Clean drum with Mopar brake cleaning solvent or with a soap and water solution only. Do not use any other cleaning agents.
2. Adjust brake shoes to drum. Turn adjuster screw star wheel in small increments until drum is slip fit on shoes.
3. Install and secure drum to wheel studs with new clip nuts.
4. Install rubber access plugs in support plate if removed.
5. Install wheel and tire.
Fig 6 Wheel Stud Tightening Sequence
Wheel Nut Tightening
The wheel attaching nuts must be tightened properly to ensure efficient brake operation. Overtightening the nuts or tightening them in the wrong
sequence can cause distortion of the brake rotors and drums.
Impact wrenches are not recommended for tightening wheel nuts. A torque wrench should be used for this purpose at all times.
The correct tightening sequence is important in avoiding rotor and drum distortion. The correct sequence is in a diagonal crossing pattern.
Seat the wheel and install the wheel nuts finger tight. Tighten the nuts in sequence to 1/2 the required torque. Then repeat the tightening sequence
to final specified torque.
