TM 10-3930-671-24 NOTE If performing brake overhaul only, proceed to Step 12. 7. Before removal of wheel end  housing,  mark  the housing   and   the   transmission   case   for   same location   matching   at   reassembly.   Loosen   and remove the housing bolts and washers. 8. Remove  wheel  end  housing  from  transmission case. 9. If the differential bearing on the inner end of the wheel    end    housing    is    to    be    removed    and replaced, use a bearing puller, if necessary. Wire bearing shims to wheel end housing for  storage until reassembly. Brake Assembly Removal Brake Removal Is Optional for Brake Overhaul as Necessary 12. Remove the upper brake shoe return springs. 13. Remove lower return spring. 14. Remove brake shoe hold-down (guide) springs. 15. Disconnect   parking   brake   cable   Remove   the brake shoes. 16. Remove    brake    backing    plate    fasteners    and washers. 10. Repeat procedures of Steps 1 thru 9 for opposite wheel end disassembly. 11. Remove the differential assembly from transmission. Some brake linings are still made with asbestos which    when    inhaled    has    been    found    to    be extremely  dangerous.  Do  not  use  compressed air to clean the brake shoes or other parts before or   after   disassembly.   Instead   wipe   down   the assembly  and  then  the  components  with  damp, disposable wipers and immediately discard them safely. Avoid breathing dust or injury may result. 17. Remove  backing  plate  and  parking  brake  cable assembly from wheel end housing. 18. Remove   drive   axle   support   and   spacer   from wheel end housing. F-361