RAM 2500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z (1997)
13.
Attach the wheel cylinder with the mounting bolts and tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
14.
Connect the brake line to the wheel cylinder. Tighten the brake line to 13 N.m (115 in. lbs.).
15.
Coat the contact pads on the brake support plate with Mopar Brake Lubricant p/n 04796269.
16.
Assemble the brake adjuster, lower spring and both the primary and secondary brake shoes p/n 04720191. Then, position the assembled
components on the brake support plate.
NOTE:
THE PRIMARY SHOE IS INSTALLED TOWARD THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE SECONDARY SHOE TOWARD THE REAR
OF THE VEHICLE.
17.
Install the brake shoe hold-down springs and pins. Be sure hold-down springs are seated in the support plate and springs are connected (Figure 3).
18.
Install the upper spring
19.
Position the adjuster lever returning spring onto the pivot.
20.
Install the adjuster lever.
21.
Attach the adjuster cable to the adjuster lever. Be sure the cable is routed properly.
22.
Measure the brake drum diameter using an accurate gauge. Maximum allowable diameter of the drum braking surface is indicated on the outer
edge of the drum. Measure drum diameter variations and runout by mounting the drum onto a brake lathe and measuring with a dial indicator.
Variations in drum diameter should not exceed 0.076 mm (0.003 in.) Drum runout should not exceed 0.20 (0.008 in.). Replace the rear brake drum
with p/n 52008325 if the variation or runout is exceeded.
23.
Adjust the brake shoes to the brake drum with a brake gauge. Then, install the brake drum.
24.
Install the wheel and tire assembly.
25.
Perform Steps 2 through 24 on the other side of the vehicle.
26.
Lower the vehicle down.
27.
Remove the brake pedal depressor.
28.
Clean the master cylinder reservoir and filler caps.
29.
Remove the reservoir filler cap and remove approximately 1/4 of the fluid from the reservoir. Use a clean suction gun or similar device to drain the
brake fluid.
30.
Raise the vehicle.
