Jeep Cherokee

 Service Manual

Brakes » Base brake system » Removal and installation
Wheel cylinder

REMOVAL

(1) Remove wheel and tire assembly.

(2) Remove brake drum.

(3) Disconnect wheel cylinder brake line.

(4) Remove brake shoe return springs and move shoes out of engagement with cylinder push rods.

(5) Remove cylinder attaching bolts and remove cylinder from support plate.

Fig. 34 Drum Brake Components-Typical

1 - ADJUSTER LEVER
2 - ADJUSTER CABLE
3 - HOLDDOWN SPRING AND RETAINERS
4 - ADJUSTER LEVER SPRING
5 - TRAILING SHOE
6 - CYLINDER-TO-SUPPORT SEAL
7 - HOLDDOWN PINS
8 - ACCESS PLUGS
9 - SUPPORT PLATE
10 - CABLE HOLE PLUG
11 - PARK BRAKE STRUT AND SPRING
12 - ADJUSTER SCREW ASSEMBLY
13 - HOLDDOWN SPRING AND RETAINERS
14 - LEADING SHOE
15 - CABLE GUIDE
16 - SHOE RETURN SPRINGS
17 - SHOE GUIDE PLATE
18 - PIN
19 - SHOE SPRING
20 - PARK BRAKE LEVER

Fig. 35 Shoe Contact Surfaces

1 - ANCHOR PIN
2 - SUPPORT PLATE
3 - SHOE CONTACT SURFACES

INSTALLATION

(1) Apply bead of silicone sealer around cylinder mounting surface of support plate.

(2) Install cylinder mounting bolts and tighten to 20 N·m (15 ft. lbs.).

(3) Connect brake line to cylinder.

(4) Install brake shoe return spring.

(5) Install brake drum.

(6) Install wheel and tire assembly.

(7) Bleed base brake system.

Brake lamp switch

Brake pedal

Combination valve

Master cylinder

Power brake booster

Front disc brake caliper

Front disc brake shoes

Disc brake rotor

Drum brake shoes

Wheel cylinder

Brake support plate

Rear parking brake cables

Parking brake lever