Altima SE L4-2.4L (KA24DE) (1997)
Brake Drum Removal
c. Install two bolts as shown then tighten the two bolts gradually.
Brake Shoe Retainers
2. Push in shoe hold-down pins from behind the back plate. While pushing in the retainer, turn it and remove the shoe hold-down pins.
3. Pull out brake shoes in the direction of the arrows as illustrated.
Lower Return Spring Removal
4. Using pliers, remove the lower return spring from shoe.
5. Separate shoes, one at a time, from wheel cylinder, and remove them from back plate with the adjuster assembly still on as shown. Be careful not
to scratch or damage wheel cylinder boot.
6. Disconnect parking brake cable from toggle lever. Be careful not to damage parking brake cable when separating it.