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Transaxle and Brakes
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5. Position wheel assembly to the vehicle with valve
stem facing out and secure with five (5) lug nuts.
6. Lower vehicle to ground. Torque lug nuts in a cross-
ing pattern from 45 to 65 ft--lb (61 to 88 N--m).
7. Bleed brakes (see Bleed Brake System in this sec-
tion).
CAUTION
After servicing the brakes, always check the
brakes in a wide open, level area that is free of
other persons and obstructions.
8. Check brake operation.
Burnish Brake Shoes
To provide maximum brake performance after rear
brake shoes are replaced, burnish new brake shoe lin-
ings.
IMPORTANT:To prevent brake overheating, do not
drive vehicle with the brakes applied.
IMPORTANT:When burnishing brake shoes, do not
allow the brakes to lock up. Also, allow brakes to
cool between stops.
1. Drive vehicle while making 6 to 7 normal stops at
about 200 ft (60 m) intervals while traveling at 10 to 15
mph (16 to 24 KPH).
2. Make several normal stops with the vehicle going in
the reverse direction.