Spicer 326837 - Manual (Page 3)

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Removal/Disassembly
Drum Removal
1. Perform “Brake Maintenance Preliminary Steps”.
2. While depressing locking sleeve, back off brake adjuster
adjustment nut on manual brake adjusters. Refer to
Figure 4. Continue turning until shoes are fully returned to
released position and clear of drum. On self adjusting
brake adjusters, follow manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE: With outboard mounted drums go to step 6.
3. On drive axles, remove stud nuts and axle shafts. If used,
remove Iockwashers and taper dowels. If necessary,
loosen dowels by holding a brass drift in the center of the
shaft head and striking it a sharp blow with a hammer. On
trailer and steer axles, remove hub cap.
4. Remove axle spindle nut(s) and washer.
5. While rocking drum, pull outboard enough to allow
removal of outer wheel bearing.
6. Remove drum by pulling outboard while rocking from side
to side. If shoes are not clear of drum, return to Step 2
above.
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WARNING: Do not strike the axle shaft flange with a
hammer. Do not use chisels or wedges to loosen shaft or
dowels.
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CAUTION: If difficulty is found on removal, do not force
drum. Excessive pulling force may damage brake
components.
Turn Adjuster Nut to
Back-Off Adjustment
Figure 4