drum brake diagram

1998 DODGE RAM
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After removing rear tire how do you remove the brake drum. Everyone says to back off the springs using the small oblong hole at bottom of back plate. There is not an opening, the cutout is there but it has metal covering. Am I doing something wrong or just missing what I am looking for. Can I just put a puller on the drum and start pulling. Sorry for being a dummy but am at a loss for where to start.
Aug 10, 2010 at 5:33 PM
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Hello,


Here is a guide and diagrams (below) to show you how to remove the rear brake drums.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-shoes-and-drums

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Mar 31, 2021 at 10:29 AM