LSS V6-3.8L VIN K (1997)
Brake Drum: Service and Repair
Unit Replacement
NOTE:
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Replace all components included in repair kits used to service this drum brake.
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Lubricate parts as specified.
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Do not use lubricated compressed air on brake parts as damage to rubber components may result.
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If any hydraulic component is removed or disconnected, it may be necessary to bleed all or part of the brake system.
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Replace shoe and linings in axle sets only.
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The torque values specified are for dry, unlubricated fasteners.
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Perform service operations on a clean bench, free from all mineral oil materials.
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When installing a new brake drum, Do Not refinish the braking surface, as it is already at the correct level of finish.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise vehicle and suitably support.
2. Mark relationship of wheel to wheel studs in bearing flange.
3. Wheel and tire.
4. Mark relationship of drum to wheel studs in bearing flange.
NOTE: Do not pry against the splash shield which surrounds the backing plate in an attempt to free the drum. This will bend the splash shield.
Moving Park Brake Lever Off Stop
5. Brake drum. If the drum is difficult to remove, try the following:
a. Make sure parking brake is released.
b. Back off parking brake cable adjustment.
c. Use a hammer and a small metal punch to bend in the backing plate knockout slug to provide access to the park brake lever.
d. Insert the metal punch or a screwdriver through the hole and press in to push the park brake lever off its stop. This lets the shoe and linings
retract slightly.
e. Apply a small amount of penetrating oil around the drum pilot hole.
NOTE: After the drum has been removed from the vehicle, be sure to remove the knockout slug using pliers or vise grips. Then insert a rubber
access hole plug (service part) into the hole to prevent dirt or contamination from entering the drum brake assembly. Before installing brake drum
and wheel, adjust the following:
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Service brakes.
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Parking brake.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Brake drum, aligning marks made at removal.
2. Wheel and tire, aligning marks made at removal.
3. Lower vehicle.
4. Torque wheel nuts. Tighten to 140 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
