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Originally Posted by tml1138
should I need to take the wheel off for inspection.
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Yes, the rear wheel needs to be removed to inspect the brake shoes. Remove the brake rod from the rear drum. Back off the chain adjusters and kick the wheel forward after the axle nut is back off. This will allow you to get the chain off the rear sprocket. Now remove the axle and pull the wheel back away from the bike. Be very carefull with any spacers and do not mix them up. Take a pic for your re-assembly to avoid a mix up. I mixed up spacers and destroyed the wheel bearings while out for a ride. You don't want that.
Just pull off the brake hub cover with the lever on it to do the inspection. The innards are really quite simple. Don't loose the springs that hold the shoes in place.
Pics are the best way to keep a record of the way things should fit. Take lots if needed and do your wrenching in a well lighted area if possible.
You will need a new cotter pin when installing the rear wheel. Buy a handfull at a parts store...............you will always need one in the future with every chain adjust.