Brake Backing Plate - Removal and Installation

Removal

1. 1
   Remove the brake shoes.
   Refer to: Brake Shoes (206-02 Drum Brake, Removal and Installation).
2. 2
   1. Disconnect the brake tube fitting.
      Torque: 159 lb-in (18 N·m)

   2. Remove the bolt and the wheel cylinder.
      Torque: 106 lb-in (12 N·m)

   

3. 3
   Disconnect the brake shoe lever fitting and remove the brake shoe lever.

   

4. 4
   Remove the bolts, the wheel hub and bearing, and the brake backing plate.

   

Installation

1. 1
   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. 2
   Install the brake backing plate, the wheel hub, the bearing and the bolts.
   Torque: 48 lb-ft (65 N·m)

   

3. 3
   1. Tighten the bolt in two stages.
      Torque:
      Stage 1: Loosen: 90°
      Stage 2: 48 lb-ft (65 N·m)

   2. Tighten the bolt in two stages.
      Torque:
      Stage 1: Loosen: 90°
      Stage 2: 48 lb-ft (65 N·m)

   3. Tighten the bolt in two stages.
      Torque:
      Stage 1: Loosen: 90°
      Stage 2: 48 lb-ft (65 N·m)

   4. Tighten the bolt in two stages.
      Torque:
      Stage 1: Loosen: 90°
      Stage 2: 48 lb-ft (65 N·m)

   

4. 4
   Bleed the brake system.
   REFER TO: Brake System Pressure Release (206-00 Brake System General Information, General Procedures).