You can apply a thin, light coat of high-temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake shoe contact surfaces of the brake backing plate, position the hook end of the J 38400 under the universal spring, lightly pull the universal spring end out, install the park brake cable, position the hook end of the J 38400 under the universal spring, lightly pull the universal spring end out, spread the top of the brake shoes apart, install the adjuster assembly, install the adjuster actuator lever, install the adjuster spring, adjust the drum brakes, install the brake drum, install the tire and wheel assembly and lower the vehicle.