RAM 3500 Van V8-5.2L CNG VIN T (1996)
7. Using suitable pliers, unhook upper shoe to shoe spring, then unhook and remove shoe hold-down springs.
8. Disconnect parking brake cable from parking brake lever.
9. Remove shoes, lower shoe to shoe spring and star wheel as an assembly.
Installation
NOTE: Pivot screw and adjusting nut have lefthand threads on left side brakes and righthand threads on right side brakes.
1. Using suitable lubricant, lubricate and assemble star wheel assembly, then lubricate guide pads on support plates.
2. Assemble star wheel, lower shoe to shoe spring, and brake shoes and position assembly on support plate.
3. Connect parking brake cable to parking brake lever.
4. Install and hook hold-down springs.
5. Install upper shoe to shoe spring.
6. Position adjuster lever return springs on pivots.
7. Install adjuster lever and route adjuster cable and connector to adjuster.
8. Position drum on axle housing.
9. Install bearing and inner nut.
10. Install lock washer and outer nut, bending washer to lock in place.
11. Place new gasket on hub and install axle shaft, cones, lock washers, and nuts.
12. Adjust brakes.
13. Install tire and wheel assembly.
14. If any hydraulic connections have been opened, bleed brake system.
15. Check fluid level in master cylinder, filling as necessary.
16. Check brake pedal for proper feel and return.
17. Lower vehicle and road test.
