Tools Required

J 42450-A Hub Cleaning Kit

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Mark (index) the relationship of the wheel to the axle flange.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
4. Index the relationship of the drum to the axle flange.

Notice: Do not pry against the splash shield or backing plate in attempt to free the drum. This will bend the splash shield or backing plate. A bent backing plate may cause brake chatter and/or pulsation.

5. Remove the brake drum. Complete the following steps if difficulty is encountered when removing the brake drum:

5.1.	Remove the retainer clips.

5.2.	Verify that the parking brake is released.

5.3.	Use a rubber mallet in order to tap gently on the outer rim of the drum and/or around the inner drum diameter by the spindle. Do not use excessive force, which may deform the drum.

6. Use the J 42450-A to clean any rust around the wheel studs.

1. Install the brake drum. Align the marks made during the brake drum removal.
2. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Lower the vehicle.