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Repair and Service Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Rocker Panel Replacement ................................................................................16
Body Replacement ..............................................................................................16
Rear Bumper Replacement ................................................................................17
PAINTING........................................................................................................................ 17
Minor Scratches ..................................................................................................17
Larger Scratches .................................................................................................17
Complete Panel Repair .......................................................................................18
WHEELS AND TIRES
TIRE REPAIR .................................................................................................................. 21
Tire Replacement ................................................................................................21
WHEEL ............................................................................................................................ 21
Wheel Removal ...................................................................................................22
Wheel Installation ................................................................................................22
BRAKE SYSTEM
General Description ............................................................................................25
How the Service Brake Works ............................................................................25
Equalizer Link .....................................................................................................26
Automatic Adjuster Mechanism ..........................................................................26
How the Parking Brake Works ............................................................................26
Compensator Assembly ......................................................................................27
FAULT TEST FLOWCHART............................................................................................ 28
FAULT TEST TABLE ....................................................................................................... 30
FAULT TESTING AND INSPECTION ............................................................................. 32
New Vehicles ......................................................................................................32
Fault Testing and Inspection Procedures ...........................................................32
Brake Pedal and Linkage Inspection ..................................................................32
Periodic Brake Performance Test (PBPT) ..........................................................34
Aggressive Stop Test ..........................................................................................35
Wheel Brake Inspection ......................................................................................36
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ..................................................................................... 37
Parts Replacement vs. Repair ............................................................................38
Adjusting Brake Pedal Free Travel .....................................................................38
Brake Drum Removal and Installation ................................................................39
Wheel Brake Service ..........................................................................................39
Backing Plate/Entire Wheel Brake Assembly Removal and Installation .............40