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Wheel Cylinder: Installation

  1. Apply Threadlocker, GM P/N 12345382, or equivalent to the wheel cylinder shoulder face that contacts the backing plate.
  2. Position the wheel cylinder to the backing plate.
  3. Install the wheel cylinder mounting bolts. Tighten the wheel cylinder mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  4. Remove the plugs from the brake pipe ends.
  5. Connect the brake pipe fitting to the wheel cylinder. Tighten the fitting to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  6. Install the bleeder valve. Tighten the valve to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  7. Install the brake shoes. See BRAKE SHOE  .
  8. Adjust the drum brakes. See DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTMENT  under DRUM BRAKES in ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS.
  9. Install the brake drum. See BRAKE DRUM  .
  10. Bleed the brake hydraulic system. See MANUAL BLEEDING  under BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.
  11. Adjust the parking brake. See DISC PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT  or DRUM PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT  under PARK BRAKE in ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS.
  12. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Drum Brake
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