After smacking my head, I realized; "I should look at the pictures I took." Yes, while dismantling the rear drum and brake components - I took pictures.

Then I realized that the spring does not go behind the brake shoe, but on the outside of the brake shoe. Derrrrrr

So I got creative with my screw driver. I placed the show in place, with the spring set at the bottom. Things went easier when I ensure the brake shoes were resting on the metal stopper. With all in place, I placed the screwdriver behind the hub, pushed up and in - magic - spring properly install. voila it was done.

Then to install the other springs for 'clamping the shoes down" I again used the screwdriver. No special tool purchased.

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Thanks for the help
Bill Fisher

'86 560SL (186K) - Now a 'classic' : Registered as an Historic Vehicle
02 E430 in the stable
'14 LS460 (Lexus)
- - - - -
'95 E420 (198K) found a new home
'99 E320 (80K) (gave it's life for me as we hit a bumper)
'95 E420 (231K) Sold to a happy buyer, new to Mercedes
'90 300E (65K) Sold to an Mercedes Lover
'92 190E (215K) - retired to the salvage yard
'93 500SEL (214K) - Moved to another family, still runs like a young pup