Brake Drums

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Mirage

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove the wheels.
3. Remove the dust cap.
4. Remove the self-locking nut.
5. Remove the outer wheel bearing.
6. Remove the drum with the inner wheel bearing from the spindle. Remove the grease seal.

   To install:

7. To determine if the self-locking nut is reusable:
   1. Screw in the self-locking nut until about ¹⁄₈ in. of the spindle is showing.
   2. Measure the torque required to turn the self-locking nut counterclockwise.
   3. The lowest allowable torque is 48 inch lbs. (5.5 Nm). If the measured torque is less than the specification, replace the nut.
8. Lubricate and install the inner wheel bearing. Install a new grease seal.
9. Install the drum to the spindle.
10. Lubricate and install the outer wheel bearing.
11. Torque the self-locking nut to 108–145 ft. lbs. (150–200 Nm).
12. Install the grease cap.
13. Install the wheels.

Galant and Eclipse

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Pull the drum from the rear hub assembly.

   To install:

4. Install the drum on the rear hub assembly.
5. Install the wheels.