1993 CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM wheel bolts

REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE
(1) Raise vehicle (see Hoisting, Group 0). Support
axle with jack stands and remove wheel and tire as-
sembly. (2) Separate park brake cable at connector. Detach
cable housing from hanger bracket (Fig. 1).
(3) Remove lock and separate brake tube assembly
from brake hose mounting bracket (Fig. 1). (4) Remove lower shock absorber through bolts and
track bar to axle pivot bolt. Support track bar end
with wire (Fig. 2).
(5) Lower axle until spring and isolator assemblies
can be removed. Remove spring and isolator assem-
blies (Fig. 3). (6) Support pivot bushing end of the trailing arms.
(as well as axle beam with jack stands) Remove pivot
bushing hanger bracket to frame screws. Lower and
remove axle assembly from vehicle. (7) Remove rear brake assemblies, see Group 5 for
proper procedure. (8) For pivot bushing removal and installation see
PIVOT BUSHING this group.
INSTALLATION
(1) Raise and support axle on jack stands.
(2) Attach pivot bushing hanger brackets to frame
rail (Fig. 4). Tighten screws to 61 N Im (45 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(3) Install springs and isolators (Fig. 5).
(4) Raise axle and install shock absorber and track
bar through bolts loose assemble only (Fig. 6).
(5) Install brake assembly as follows:
DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLY
(1) Position spindle, seal, and brake support to
axle after routing park brake cable through trailing
arm opening and brake tube over arm (Figs. 1). In-
stall the 4 spindle mounting bolts finger tight. Then
torque the 4 spindle mounting bolts to 75 N Im (55 ft.
lbs.) torque. (2) Install brake drum and bearings.Fig. 1 Remove Brake Hose Mounting Bracket Screw and Park Brake Cable
Fig. 2 Remove Shock Absorber and Track Bar Bolts
Fig. 3 Remove/Install Coil Spring and Isolator Assembly
Fig. 4 Attach Hanger Brackets to Frame
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(3) Install washer and nut. Tighten nut to 27-34
N Im (240-300 in. lbs.) torque while rotating brake
drum. Then back off nut to completely release pre-
load. Finger tighten nut. (4) Position nut lock with one pair of slots in-line
with cotter pin hole. Install cotter pin. Clean and in-
stall grease cap. DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY
(1) Position caliper support and spindle to axle. In-
stall the 4 spindle mounting bolts finger tight. Then
torque the 4 spindle mounting bolts to 75 N Im (55 ft.
lbs.) torque. (2) Install hub and bearings. (3) Install washer and nut. Tighten to 27-34 N
Im
(240-300 in. lbs.) torque while rotating hub. Then
back off nut to completely release preload. Finger
tighten nut. (4) Position nut lock with one pair of slots in-line
with cotter pin hole. Install cotter pin. Clean and in-
stall grease cap. (5) Install braking disc and adapter. Install caliper
assembly (see Rear Disc Brake) in Brakes Section,
Group 5. (6) Attach brake hose and parking brake cable to
caliper and suspension arm (Fig. 7). Install brake
hose mounting bracket to caliper support. (7) Route park brake cable through hanger bracket
and lock housing end into bracket. Install cable end
into (intermediate) connector (Fig. 7). (8) Install brake hose and fitting into bracket and
install lock. Attach brake tube assembly to hose fit-
ting and tighten to 16 N Im (140 in. lbs.) torque (Fig.
7). (9) Install wheel and tire assemblies and tighten
wheel stud nuts to 129 N Im (95 ft. lbs.) torque. Re-
move jacks and lower vehicle. (10) With suspension supporting vehicle, torque
lower shock absorber bolts to 61 N Im (45 ft. lbs.).
Then torque track bar bolt to 95 N Im (70 ft. lbs.).
(11) Bleed brake system. See BRAKES, Group 5.
Fig. 5 Install Springs and Isolators
Fig. 6 Install Shock Absorber and Track Bar Fasteners (Bolts)
Fig. 7 Reconnect Brake Tube and Park Brake Cable
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REAR (STUB) AXLE ALIGNMENT ALL MODELS INDEX
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General Information ....................... 89 Rear Wheel Alignment..................... 89
GENERAL INFORMATION
Because front wheel drive vehicles are equipped with
rear suspension incorporating stub axles (or wheel
spindles). It is possible to align both the camber and toe
of the rear wheels.
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Alignment adjustment if required. Is made by adding
0.010 inch shims (from the service package kit) be-
tween the spindle mounting surface and axle mounting
plate. Each shim equals wheel change by .3É as shown
(for all car lines) in (Figs. 3 to 6). If rear wheel alignment is required, place vehicle on
alignment rack and check alignment specifications.
When recording rear toe-in (vehicle backed onto
alignment rack) REMEMBER to reverse sign
convention; a total toe-in on direct reading
charts is actually toe-out while driving. Maintain
rear alignment within Chrysler Motors recommenda-
tions, found in Specifications.
INSTALLATION OF REAR ALIGNMENT SHIMS
(1) Block front tires so vehicle will not move.
(2) Release parking brake.
(3) Hoist vehicle so that rear suspension is in full
rebound and tires are off the ground. See Hoisting in
Lubrication and Maintenance, Group 0. (4) Remove wheel and tire assembly.
(5) Pry off grease cap.
(6) Remove cotter pin and castle lock.
(7) Remove adjusting nut.
(8) Remove brake drum (Fig. 1). (9) Loosen four (4) brake assembly and spindle
mounting bolts enough to allow clearance for shim
installation (Fig. 2). Do not remove mounting
bolts.
(10) Install shims as shown in Figs. 3, 4, 5 and 6
for desired wheel change. No more than two shims
on each spindle should be used to bring alignment
within acceptable range. Wheel change by .3É per shim.
(11) Tighten down the 4 brake support plate and
spindle to axle mounting bolts until they are snug.
Then tighten the 4 bolts to the torque values listed
for the vehicle line which is being serviced.
² AA, AG, AJ, AP Bodies 75 N Im (55 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 2 Loosen Mounting Bolts
Fig. 3 Shim Installation for Toe-Out
Fig. 1 Remove Brake Drum
Ä SUSPENSION AND DRIVESHAFTS 2 - 89

BRAKE HOSE AND TUBING
INSPECTION OF BRAKE HOSE AND TUBING
Flexible rubber hose is used at both front brakes and
at the rear axle. Inspection of brake hoses should be
performed whenever the brake system is serviced and
every 7,500 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first
(every engine oil change). Inspect hydraulic brake
hoses for severe surface cracking, scuffing, or worn
spots. Should the fabric casing of the rubber hose be
exposed due to cracks or abrasions in the rubber hose
cover, the hose should be replaced immediately. Even-
tual deterioration of the hose can take place with
possible burst failure. Faulty installation can cause
twisting and wheel, tire or chassis interference. The steel brake tubing should be inspected periodi-
cally for evidence of physical damage or contact with
moving or hot components.
INSTALLATION OF BRAKE HOSE
Always use factory recommended brake hose to en-
sure quality, correct length and superior fatigue life.
Care should be taken to make sure that the tube and
hose mating surfaces are clean and free from nicks and
burrs. Front right and left side hoses are not
interchangeable. Connections should be correct and properly made.
Use new copper seal washers on all connections using
Banjo Bolts and tighten all fittings to their specified
torques. The flexible front hydraulic brake hose should al-
ways be installed on the vehicle by first attaching the
Banjo connector to the caliper assembly. Then bolt the
intermediate hose bracket to the strut assembly allow-
ing the bracket to position the hose to prevent twisting.
Attach the hose to the body bracket and steel brake
tubing. Tighten all fittings to specified torque. The
body bracket and hose end are keyed so that they will
only fit one way. Install rear brake hoses first to the trailing arm
tubes and then to the floor pan tubes. Minimize hose
twisting. Vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes have
brake hoses attached to the caliper on each side. The
brake hose should be first attached by the Banjo bolt to
the caliper and then secured to the hose bracket with
the retaining clip. The attach the steel brake tubing to
the hose fitting.
REPAIR AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE TUB- ING
Only double wall 4.75mm (3/16 in.) steel tubing
should be used for replacement. Care should be taken
when replacing brake tubing, to be sure the proper
bending and flaring tools and procedures are used, to
avoid kinking. Do not route the tubes against sharp edges, moving components or into hot areas. All
tubes should be properly attached with recommended
retaining clips.
TYPES OF TUBING FLARES
Two different tubing flares (Fig. 13) are used on 93
M.Y. vehicles. On some ABS brake systems the tub-
ing connections made to the hydraulic assembly use
an ISO flare. All other ABS brake system compo-
nent, tubing connections are made using a double in-
verted flare. On non-ABS brake systems all
component tubing connections use only the double in-
verted flare. No ISO flares are used.
CAUTION: ALWAYS USE THE PROPER FLARING
TOOL AND PROCEDURE, FOR THE TYPE OF
BRAKE SYSTEM THAT IS BEING SERVICED TO IN-
SURE THE INTEGRITY OF THE HYDRAULIC SYS-
TEM.
TO REPAIR OR FLARE TUBING
Using Tubing Cutter, Special Tool C-3478-A or
equivalent, cut off damaged seat or tubing (Fig. 14).
Ream out any burrs or rough edges showing on in-
side of tubing (Fig. 15). This will make the ends of
tubing square (Fig. 15) and ensure better seating of
flared end tubing. PLACE TUBE NUT ON TUB-
ING BEFORE FLARING THE TUBING.
DOUBLE INVERTED TUBING FLARES.
To make a double inverted tubing flare (Fig. 13 &
16). Open handles of Flaring Tool, Special Tool
C-4047 or equivalent. Then rotate jaws of tool until
the mating jaws of tubing size are centered between
vertical posts on tool. Slowly close handles with tub-
Fig. 13 Identifying Hydraulic Brake Tubing Flares
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WHEEL CYLINDERS INDEX
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General Information ....................... 23
Installing Wheel Cylinders .................. 24 Service Procedures
....................... 23
GENERAL INFORMATION
The piston boots are of the push-on type and pre-
vent moisture from entering the wheel cylinder. To perform service operations or inspections of the
rear wheel brake cylinders. It will be necessary to re-
move the cylinders from the support plate and disas-
semble on the bench.
CAUTION: Wheel cylinders with cup expanders
must have cup expanders after any service proce-
dures (reconditioning or replacement).
SERVICE PROCEDURES
REMOVING WHEEL CYLINDERS FROM BRAKE SUPPORT PLATES
With brake drums removed, inspect the wheel cyl-
inder boots for evidence of a brake fluid leak. Then
block the brake pedal in the stroke position, and vi-
sually check the boots for cuts, tears, or heat cracks.
If any of these conditions exist, the wheel cylinders
should be completely cleaned, inspected and new
parts installed. (A slight amount of fluid on the boot
may not be a leak, but may be preservative fluid
used at assembly.) (1) In case of a leak, remove brake shoes, (replace
if soaked with grease or brake fluid.) (2) Thoroughly clean area of wheel cylinder, where
hydraulic brake line connects to wheel cylinder. Dis-
connect hydraulic brake tube from wheel cylinder
(Fig. 1). (3) Remove the rear wheel cylinder attaching bolts
(Fig. 1). Then pull wheel cylinder assembly off the
brake support plate (Fig. 2). (4) Clean the surface sealant off the support plate
and wheel cylinder surfaces.
DISASSEMBLING WHEEL CYLINDERS
To disassemble the wheel cylinders, (Fig. 3) pro-
ceed as follows: (1) Pry boots away from cylinders and remove.
(2) Press INon one piston to force out opposite pis-
ton, cup and spring (with cup expanders). Then using
a soft tool such as a dowel rod, press out the cup and
piston that remain in the wheel cylinder. (3) Wash wheel cylinder, pistons, and spring in
clean brake fluid or alcohol; (DO NOT USE ANY
PETROLEUM BASE SOLVENTS) clean thor- oughly and blow dry with compressed air. Inspect
Fig. 1 Brake Tube Disconnected
Fig. 2 Remove or Install Wheel Cylinder
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BRAKES 5 - 23

cylinder bore and piston for scoring and pitting. (Do
not use a rag as lint from the rag will stick to bore
surfaces.) Wheel cylinder bores and pistons that are scored or
pitted in any way should be replaced. Cylinder walls
that have light scratches, or show signs of corrosion,
can usually be cleaned with crocus cloth, using a cir-
cular motion. Black stains on the cylinder walls are
caused by piston cups and will not impair operation
of cylinder.
ASSEMBLING WHEEL CYLINDERS
Before assembling the pistons and new cups in the
wheel cylinders, dip them in clean brake fluid. If the
boots are deteriorated, cracked or do not fit tightly
on the pistons or the cylinder casting, install new
boots. (1) Coat cylinder bore with clean brake fluid.
(2) Install expansion spring with cup expanders in
cylinder. Install cups in each end of cylinder with
open end of cups facing each other (Fig. 3). (3) Install piston in each end of cylinder having
the flat face of each piston contacting the flat face of
each cup, already installed (Fig. 3). (4) Install a boot over each end of cylinder. Be
careful not to damage boot during installation.
INSTALLING WHEEL CYLINDERS
(1) Apply Mopar tGasket In-A-Tube or equivalent
sealant around wheel cylinder mounting surface (Fig.
4). (2) Install wheel cylinder onto brake support, and
tighten the wheel cylinder to brake support plate at-
taching bolts to 8 N Im (75 in. lbs.). (3) Attach hydraulic brake tube to wheel cylinder,
and tighten tube to wheel cylinder fitting to 17 N Im
(145 in. lbs.). (4) Install brake shoes on support plate.
(5) Install rear brake drum onto rear hub. Install
rear wheel and tire assembly, tighten wheel stud
nuts to 115 N Im (85 ft. lbs.).
(6) Adjust the rear brakes, (See Adjusting Service
Brakes) in Service Adjustments section in this group
of the service manual. (7) Bleed the entire brake system. See (Bleeding
Brake System) in Service Adjustments section in this
group of the service manual.
Fig. 3 Rear Wheel Cylinder
Fig. 4 Apply Sealant on Support Plate
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BRAKE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
Back off parking brake adjusting nut to provide
slack in cable. With wheel and brake drum removed, disconnect
hydraulic tube from wheel cylinder.Disconnect park-
ing brake cable and adjuster lever spring (Fig. 1).
Using a suitable tool such as an aircraft type hose
clamp, install the clamp over the retainer on the end
of the parking brake cable (Fig. 2). Compress cable
housing retainer and start housing out of support
plate (Fig. 2). Remove clamp when retainer is free
from the park brake cable mounting hole in the rear
brake support plate. Alternate method is to slide a
14 mm box wrench over housing end fitting com-
pressing the three fingers. Remove attaching bolts and washers and separate
brake support and spindle from rear support trailing
arm.
INSTALLATION
Insert parking brake cable and housing into sup-
port plate. Install support plate, spindle and gasket between
support plate and spindle on to rear suspension mem-
ber. Tighten support plate attaching bolts to 71 N Im
(53 ft. lbs) torque. Attach cable to parking brake lever.
Connect brake tube to wheel cylinder. Tighten
brake tube to wheel cylinder fitting to 17 N Im (145
in. lbs.). Install brake drum and wheel. Adjust and bleed
service brakes. Adjust parking brake.
Fig. 1 Removing Adjuster Lever Spring
Fig. 2 Removing Park Brake Cable From Support Plate
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KELSEY HAYES DOUBLE PIN FAMILY CALIPER
BRAKE SHOE SERVICE PROCEDURES
BRAKE SHOE REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a
hoist. See Hoisting Information in the Lubrication
and Maintenance section of this manual. (2) Remove front wheel and tire assemblies.
(3) Remove caliper guide pin bolts (Fig. 1).
(4) After removing caliper guide pin bolts. Lift cal-
iper away from braking disc using a pry bar or
screwdriver (Fig. 2). (5) Remove caliper assembly from braking disc and
adapter by sliding the assembly out and away from
the braking disc and adapter (Fig. 3). (6) Support caliper firmly to prevent weight of cal-
iper from damaging the flexible brake hose (Fig. 4). (7) Remove the outboard brake shoe assembly from
the caliper adapter (Fig. 5). (8) Remove the braking disk (rotor) from the hub
by pulling it straight off the wheel mounting studs
(Fig. 6).
Fig. 1 Removing or Installing Caliper Guide Pin Bolts
Fig. 2 Loosening Family Caliper Assembly FromAdapter And Rotor
Fig. 3 Removing or Installing Caliper Assembly
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