RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-359 5.9L DSL Turbo VIN D FI (1997)
17.
Install secondary brake shoe and adjuster lever as follows:
a.
Insert new secondary brake shoe hold-down pin (from package p/n 04761560) through support plate.
b.
Position secondary brake shoe on support plate and insert new pin (from package p/n 04761560) through shoe.
c.
Position adjuster lever on brake shoe and insert new hold-down spring inner retainer (from package p/n 04761560) into lever and shoe.
Inner retainer has a shoulder on it which seats in lever and shoe.
d.
Install new hold-down spring (from package p/n 04761560) over pin and seat it in inner retainer. Then, install and seat hold-down spring
outer retainer on pin with hold-down spring tool.
18.
Install adjuster lever spring between brake shoe and lever. Be sure spring is seated on lever tang.
19.
Attach shoe spring to secondary brake shoe. Long end of spring goes into secondary shoe.
20.
Instal oval shaped spring onto parking brake strut and engage spring end of strut into secondary brake shoe.
21.
Install primary brake shoe (from p/n 04886328AA Rear Brake Lining Set) onto support plate. Use new hold-down spring, pin, and retainers (from
package p/n 04761560) to secure shoe. Be sure parking brake strut is seated in both brake shoes.
22.
Install adjuster screw assembly. Be sure star wheel is positioned adjacent to adjuster lever and that notches in adjuster screw are properly seated on
brake shoes.
23.
Attach shoe spring to primary brake shoe. Use brake spring pliers and long screwdriver to seat spring in shoe.
24.
Install shoe guide plate onto anchor pin.
25.
Attach adjuster spring to spring retainer at the top of the adjuster lever then, seat spring on anchor pin with brake spring pliers.
26.
Install secondary brake shoe return spring. Attach short end of spring to brake shoe then, hook opposite end on adjuster spring. Use brake spring
pliers or a long shank screwdriver to engage return spring in adjuster spring.
27.
Install primary brake shoe return spring.
28.
Check component installation. Be sure adjuster screw, wheel cylinder links, and park brake struts are all seated in brake shoes.
29.
Adjust brake shoe to drum clearance. Refer to the 1997 Ram Truck Service Manual (Publication No. 81-370-7108), pages 5-40 and 5-41
"ADJUSTMENT WITH BRAKE GAUGE," for information regarding proper rear brake adjustment procedures.
30.
Install brake drums.
31.
Install wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to the 1997 Ram Truck Service Manual (Publication No. 81-377-7108), pages 22-8 through 22-10 for
information regarding proper wheel installation and lug nut torques.
32.
Repeat steps 3 through 31 for opposite side of vehicle.
33.
Lower vehicle down and install any wheel covers that were removed earlier.
