Liberty Sport 4WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
Backing Plate: Service and Repair
8 1/4 Axle
REMOVAL - 8 1/4 AXLE
1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
2. Remove the brake drum.
3. Install the brake pedal prop rod.
4. Remove the brake shoes.
5. Remove parking brake cable from parking brake lever.
6. Compress parking brake cable retainer tabs. Then push retainer and cable through and out of support plate.
7. Disconnect the brake line at wheel cylinder.
8. Remove the wheel cylinder from the support plate.
9. Remove the axle shaft.
10. Remove the bolts attaching the support plat to the axle and remove the support plate.
INSTALLATION - 8 1/4 AXLE
1. Install the support plate on the axle flange. Tighten attaching bolts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) .
2. Install the wheel cylinder.
3. Install the brake line in the wheel cylinder and tighten the line to 14 Nm (124 inch lbs.).
4. Remove the brake pedal prop rod.
5. Install the parking brake cable in the support plate.
6. Install the axle shaft.
7. Connect the parking brake cable to the lever on the primary shoe and install the brake shoes on the support plate.
8. Adjust the brake shoes to the drum with the brake gauge.
9. Install the brake drum.
