Astro Van M L4-151 2.5L (1985)
FIGURE 2 - DRUM BRAKE COMPONENTS
B.
Replacement of the brake shoes, wheel cylinders, and link pins, Figure 2.
1.
Loosen lug nuts on rear wheels.
2.
Hoist vehicle and remove lug nuts and rear wheels.
3.
Remove brake drum retaining clips (2).
4.
Remove brake drum.
5.
Remove brake shoe hold down and retainer springs.
6.
Remove brake shoes and discard.
7.
Disconnect brake line at wheel cylinder.
8.
Remove wheel cylinder and discard.
9.
Install new wheel cylinder (P/N 18004888) after inserting link pins (2) (P/N 5464748).
10.
Tighten wheel cylinder bolts to 18 N-m (13 ft.lbs.).
11.
Connect brake line to cylinder, torque nut to 20 N-m (14.5 ft.lbs.).
12.
Install new brake shoes (P/N 12321427).
13.
Adjust running clearance to .030 +/- .005" adjustment clearance.
14.
Reinstall brake drum, retainer clips, and wheel.
15.
Bleed brakes, refer to Astro Service Manual, pages 5-5 and 5-6.
16.
Repeat on opposite wheel.
FIGURE 3 - TACHOMETER TERMINAL AT DISTRIBUTOR CAP
1985 Model 4.3L Carbureted Engine