Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement (J93, J94)
- Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.
- Remove the upper brake shoe return spring (1).
- Remove brake shoe adjuster (1).
- Remove the brake shoe adjuster actuator lever (1).
- Inspect the drum brake adjusting hardware and replace any damaged components as necessary. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection.
- Disassemble the brake shoe adjuster and thoroughly clean the adjuster screw threads of any corrosion.
- Apply a light coat of high temperature brake lubricant to the brake shoe adjuster screw threads.
Warning:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
- Installation Procedure
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- Assemble the brake shoe adjuster, setting the adjuster to the fully retracted position.
- Clean the drum brake backing plate of any dirt and debris.
- Apply a light coat of high temperature brake lubricant to the brake drum backing plate shoe contact surfaces.
- Install the brake shoe adjuster actuator lever (1).
- Install brake shoe adjuster (1).
- Install the upper brake shoe return spring (1).
- Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment.
- Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Visually inspect the adjuster actuator spring (1) for the following conditions:
Excessive stretching
Excessive bending
Exces ...
Drum Brake Adjustment
Special Tools
CH-21177-A Drum to Brake Shoe Clearance Gauge
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Ensure the park brake lever ...
Other materials:
Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical
Components Caution.
Caution: Always connect or disconnect the wiring harness connector
from the EBCM/EBTCM with the ignition switch ...
Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement
Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Nut.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Tighten
22 Y (16 lb f ...
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