33A-8
REAR AXLE COMPONENTS
Rear brake drum: Removal - Refitting
33A
a Always replace the brake drum nuts.
a parts always to be replaced: rear drum cap.
a Replace any faulty parts.
a Using a parts washer, clean:
-the brake drum linings,
-the drum,
-the stub axle.
II - REFITTING OPERATION
a Adjust the parking brake if the lever stops between
the first and second positions of the parking brake
lever's travel (see 37A, Mechanical component
controls, Parking brake lever: Removal - Refit-
ting, page 37A-29) .
a Refit:
-the rear brake drums,
-the rear brake drum nuts,
-the drum caps.
a Torque tighten the rear brake drum nut (280 N.m)
by turning the drum while tightening the nut.
III - FINAL OPERATION
a Refit the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheels and tyres,
Wheel: Removal - Refitting, page 35A-1) .
a Adjust the brake linings by repeatedly depressing
the brake pedal.
Note:
Do not apply grease to the following compo-
nents:
-drum,
-stub axle,
-nut,
-rear drum cap.