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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View of Leading Shoe, Adjuster Assembly, Backing Plate, and Lower Return Spring
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  1. Place the backing plate with a new gasket on the wheel hub. The ABS hub is shown.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Insert the complete wheel hub/backing plate assembly into the rear axle plate. In case of ABS brakes, install the nuts and connect the wheel speed sensor.

    Tighten:  Tighten the brake wheel hub/backing plate-to-rear axle nuts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

  3. Install the brake wheel cylinder assembly to the backing plate. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement .
  4. Connect the brake line.

    Tighten:  Tighten the brake line to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

  5. Install the brake components. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
  6. Install the parking brake cable with the retainer by attaching the cable to the brake shoe lever. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement .
  7. Bleed the brakes. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) .
  8. Lower the vehicle.
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