Ranger 4WD V6-245 4.0L (1991)
Backing Plate: Service and Repair
Rear Brakes
REMOVE
1. Raise vehicle and position suitable safety stands under vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and drum. Disconnect the brake line from the brake cylinder and plug line to prevent air from entering the system.
3. Remove the brake components. See: Brake Shoe/Service and Repair
4. Disconnect the parking brake lever from the cable.
5. Disconnect parking brake cable from backing plate by squeezing locking fingers together using a 9/16-inch flare nut wrench and pulling cable
through plate.
6. Remove the axle shaft.
CAUTION: When removing the axle shaft from the housing be careful not to damage the oil seal.
7. Remove the nuts retaining the backing plate to the housing and remove the backing plate.
INSTALL
1. Position the backing plate on the axle housing assembly.
2. Install the backing plate retaining nuts. Alternately and evenly tighten the nuts to 34-47 Nm (25-35 ft lb).
