The ratchet is too release the shoes when you put the drum back on not get it off. As such you need the drum off to get at it to release the shoes. SEE EDIT
The ratchet is the auto adjuster and is activated as you push the brake pedal. When you put your shoes on you release the ratchet so the shoes are in and then put the drum on - when you first use the brakes the shoes pop out to just touch the drum.
The drum should come off as the brakes are now. If not then gentle persuasion is required. Try a rubber mallet - if no rubber try a normal hammer with a block of wood.
You will need to slowly work your way around the drum with small movements in one spot the best. If you bash away it at one place, the drum will just jam.
Garry
EDIT: If that does not work apparently the ratchet can be adjusted through the rear access hole."Using a small screwdriver or two release the shoe adjuster and turn the adjuster to increase to increase shoe to drum clearance"
While the RAVE is a great reference source it is really made for landrover mechanics and is a not a manual for us 'dummies'. For us amateurs I find the Haynes manual much more useful as it goes into more detail on how to do things.
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