For 1990-2009 cars

1. Visually inspect the drum brake system hold-down springs (8,12) for the following:

• | Excessive corrosion

• | Damaged or bent locating pins

• | Broken spring coils

• | Damaged retaining cups

2. Visually inspect the lower return spring (10) and the upper adjuster actuator spring (18) for the following:

• | Excessive corrosion

• | Excessive stretching

• | Broken hook ends

• | Twisting or binding

3. Replace the drum brake system hardware if necessary. Refer to Drum Brake Hardware Replacement .