Wheel Cylinder: Service and Repair

Wheel Cylinder Replacement

Tools Required

J 38400 Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution.




3. Remove the brake drum.
4. Clean any debris and contaminants from around the brake hose banjo bolt to wheel cylinder connection.




5. Support the lower control arm assembly with a jack stand or suitable support fixture.




6. Remove the upper control arm bolt and wheel speed sensor connector if equipped with ABS and position the upper control arm away from the brake hose to wheel cylinder connection.




7. Remove the brake hose banjo bolt and the 2 copper gaskets. Cap the exposed brake hose in order to prevent contamination of the brake system.




8. Remove the wheel cylinder mounting bolts from the wheel cylinder.




9. Using the J 38400 spread the brakes shoes, remove the wheel cylinder from the brake backing plate.

Installation Procedure




1. Using the J 38400 spread the brakes shoes, position the wheel cylinder to the brake backing plate.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the wheel cylinder mounting bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

3. Remove the cap from the brake hose end.




4. Assembly the 2 new copper brake hose gaskets and the brake hose banjo bolt to the wheel cylinder.

Tighten the brake hose banjo bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




5. Connect the wheel speed sensor connector if equipped with ABS and install the upper control arm bolt and nut.

Tighten the nut to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).




6. Install the brake drum.




7. Remove the Jack stand from the lower control arm assembly.
8. Bleed the brake hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual), (Pressure).
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Check the rear alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment.