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Brake Drum: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation

REMOVAL 

NOTE:  Before proceeding, Refer to WARNING.

1. Raise vehicle. 
2. Remove rear tire and wheel assembly.

3. Slide brake drum off mounted wheel studs of hub and remove from vehicle. If drum does not come off, further brake clearance can be obtained by

backing off brake adjuster screw using following steps:

a. Fabricate pawl release tool like one shown using a coat hanger or heavy mechanics wire.
b. Remove plug from rear of support plate below wheel cylinder.

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