Montana AWD V6-3.4L VIN E (2004)
Brake Shoe: Service and Repair
Brake Shoe Replacement
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Tools Required
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J 38400 Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove tire and wheel.
3. Remove the brake drum.
4. Use the J 38400 in order remove the adjuster spring (1). Disengage the adjuster spring loop from the tab on the adjuster actuator.
4.1.
Remove the loop end of the adjuster spring from the adjuster actuator.
4.2.
Remove the straight end of the adjuster spring from the secondary brake shoe.
5. Use the J 38400 in order to remove the return spring (2) from the brake primary brake shoe (1).
6. Pry the end of the return spring (2) toward the axle using the flat edge of the J 38400 until the return spring (2) snaps off the brake shoe.
7. Remove the primary brake shoe.
8. Remove the adjuster actuator from the primary brake shoe.
9. Remove the adjuster from the secondary brake shoe and the park brake actuator
10. Remove the park brake actuator from the secondary brake shoe.