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2005 Ford Focus Repair Question


Topics covered: Axle, Axle nut, Backing plate.
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Asked on July 27, 2008

2005 Ford Focus rear drums


can anyone tell me how to get the rear drum off so i can change the shoes?
i took the axle nut off and i still cant get the drum off it is loose but wont come off
Avatar Asked by mmindak

Answer

Replied on July 28, 2008

If you can access the adjusting slot in the backing plate, try taking some adjustment out so that there is more room between the drum and shoe, sounds like the shoe is hanging up on the wear lip in the drum

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