Explorer 4WD V6-245 4.0L (1991)
Compressing The Brake Cylinder
3. If no leaks are found, install a brake cylinder clamp over the ends of the cylinder as shown.
4. Contract the shoes as follows:
a. Disengage the adjusting lever from the adjusting screw by pulling backward on the adjusting lever cable.
b. Shorten the length of the adjuster by screwing the threaded rod in. This is done by moving the outward side of the adjusting screw upward until
the pivot nut is backed off as far as it will go.
Adjustment Lever Assembly
5. Pull the adjusting lever, cable and automatic adjuster spring down and toward the rear to unhook the pivot hook from the large hole in the
secondary shoe web.
CAUTION: Do not pry the pivot hook out of the hole.
6. Remove the automatic adjuster spring and adjusting lever.
NOTICE: Note the color and position of each spring, they must be re-assembled in same position.
Removing/Installing Brake Springs
7. Remove the secondary shoe-to-anchor spring using a suitable brake spring removal / installation tool. Using the same tool, remove the primary
