Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1628
ASSEMBLY
(1) Lubricate and install new O–rings on brake
piston. Then install brake piston in drum.
(2) Install return springs and retainer on brake
piston.
(3) Compress return springs with shop press and
Compressor Tool 7538. Install piston snap ring and
remove brake assembly from press.
(4) Check brake piston operation with low pres-
sure compressed air (Fig. 285). Apply air pressure
through feed hole in drum. Piston should move
smoothly when applying–releasing air pressure.
(5) Coat thrust washer with petroleum jelly and
install it in drum. Be sure washer notches are
aligned with tabs on spring retainer (Fig. 286).
Fig. 283 Removing/Installing Piston And Sleeve
1 – PISTON AND SLEEVE
2 – DRUM
Fig. 284 Measuring Second Brake Piston Return
Springs
1 – PISTON RETURN SPRINGS
2 – SPRING RETAINER
Fig. 285 Checking Second Brake Piston Operation
1 – PISTON
2 – DRUM
Fig. 286 Installing Second Brake Thrust Washer
1 – THRUST WASHER NOTCHES
2 – SPRING RETAINER TABS
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)