Attention: TDR Forum Junkies I've used the search function, and googled the internet looking for PICTURES on how to service my brakes on my 93 Dodge 4x4 automatic. It's a single wheel, not dually, Dana 70. I'm ok with doing "normal" brakes, but this thing is quite different. I know I have a leaky wheel cylinder - the drum is soaked on the outside and there's a wet streak on the inside of the tire. I'm ok with getting the axle out, and I think I have the right size socket now for the nut (2 9/16"). I purchased a Chilton manual but it only has text on what to do... no pics 
Is there a website that outlines this with pics? I can't even get a blow up diagram of the order stuff goes on. I also can't find any of the torque specs for the center hub bolts nor the central bearing nut, though they might be in the manual somewhere. I see I need to bend the tang back on the toothed washer behind the nut, but what's the deal with the "key" (looks to work like a woodruf key almost) that needs to be removed before the nut can come off? All this stuff looks relatively new on this truck. There was a package in the cab when I bought it that contained a seal (I'm assuming it's the one that was taken off), and an empty bubble pack that once held an axle nut. The owner wrote on there, "Right Rear Wheel Nut), which is the wheel I'm having trouble with. My hunch is that there's a faulty wheel cylinder in there, or perhaps something wasn't put back properly. There was also a drum brake hardware kit in there. Perhaps the PO was planning to do this job, but whatever the case, I've taken all the steps I can think of to get information on how to do this job but I'm still in need of help. Any pointers would be good. I'm not interested in doing the upgrade right now to 3" brakes (perhaps it's already been done, I don't know)... I just need to use the truck! I've actually been quite impressed and pleased with the braking up until now. .
Thanks for any help you can provide. I JUST got my first issue of the magazine, and I can't wait to get my dirty, greasy, brake-fluidy hands on it!
Todd K.
Is there a website that outlines this with pics? I can't even get a blow up diagram of the order stuff goes on. I also can't find any of the torque specs for the center hub bolts nor the central bearing nut, though they might be in the manual somewhere. I see I need to bend the tang back on the toothed washer behind the nut, but what's the deal with the "key" (looks to work like a woodruf key almost) that needs to be removed before the nut can come off? All this stuff looks relatively new on this truck. There was a package in the cab when I bought it that contained a seal (I'm assuming it's the one that was taken off), and an empty bubble pack that once held an axle nut. The owner wrote on there, "Right Rear Wheel Nut), which is the wheel I'm having trouble with. My hunch is that there's a faulty wheel cylinder in there, or perhaps something wasn't put back properly. There was also a drum brake hardware kit in there. Perhaps the PO was planning to do this job, but whatever the case, I've taken all the steps I can think of to get information on how to do this job but I'm still in need of help. Any pointers would be good. I'm not interested in doing the upgrade right now to 3" brakes (perhaps it's already been done, I don't know)... I just need to use the truck! I've actually been quite impressed and pleased with the braking up until now. .
Thanks for any help you can provide. I JUST got my first issue of the magazine, and I can't wait to get my dirty, greasy, brake-fluidy hands on it!
Todd K.
I was just in mine a couple of months ago replacing emerg. brake cables. My 92, W350, Auto, Single rear wheel also has 3" brakes. Looks stock to me. Good Luck on the RWAL fitting.
