Rear Drum Install

[pasha]

I am going to remove the rear drums to check the brakes.  What is the torque setting for reinstalling the drums?  Also, is the handbrake adjustment at the rear?

[19tom40]

I do not know of any specified torque rating for the rear axle nut, but here is what I do.

Clean the taper on the axle and the drum with mineral spirits to remove any oil or grease.

Install the drum and tighten the nut using a 2' long breaker bar.

Check for the position of the hole for the cotter pin and tighten more to line up the slot with the hole.

Drive the car for about 100 miles and recheck the tightness.