RAM 3500 Truck 4WD V10-8.0L VIN W (1997)
2.
Raise the vehicle on an appropriate lift.
3.
Remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.
4.
Remove brake drum.
5.
Remove primary (front) brake shoe return spring from anchor pin with brake pliers (Figure 7).
6.
Remove primary brake shoe hold-down spring, pin, and retainers using a hold-down spring tool.
7.
Disconnect shoe spring and remove primary brake shoe and parking brake lever strut.
8.
Remove adjuster screw assembly.
9.
Remove secondary brake shoe hold-down spring, pin, and retainer assembly then, remove adjuster lever, spring, and spring retainer assembly. It is
not necessary to disassemble adjuster lever components unless they are worn or damaged.
10.
Disconnect parking brake cable from lever attached to secondary brake shoe then remove brake shoe.
11.
Remove and discard E-clip attaching parking brake lever to secondary brake shoe and remove lever.
NOTE:
REAR WHEEL CYLINDER OR REAR AXLE SEAL SERVICE MUST BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO CONTINUING IF THERE IS ANY
EVIDENCE OF LEAKAGE. REFER TO THE 1997 RAM TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL (PUBLICATION NO. 81-370-7108) PAGE 5-32 FOR
INFORMATION REGARDING WHEEL CYLINDER SERVICE OR PAGES 3-87 THROUGH 3-152 FOR REAR AXLE SERVICE.
12.
Clean support plate with Mopar Brake parts Gleaner (p/n 04549623). Then, smooth brake shoe contact pads with a wire brush or emery cloth.
13.
Lubricate adjuster lever, anchor pins, and brake shoe contact pads with Mopar Brake Lubricant (p/n 04796269).
14.
Clean and check operation of adjuster screw assembly. Replace assembly if threads are heavily rusted, corroded, or damaged. Make sure each
screw assembly rotates freely then, lubricate the adjuster screw threads with Mopar Spray White Lube (p/n 04318066).
15.
Attach parking brake lever to new secondary brake shoe (from p/n 04886328AA Rear Brake Lining Set). Use new E-clip to secure lever to shoe. If
lever is secured with a U-clip, pinch new clip together with channel lock piers to secure it.
16.
Attach parking brake cable to parking brake lever.
