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Brake Drum: Removal

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  1. Release the park brake.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel.
  4. Mark the relationship of the drum to the hub.
  5. Remove and discard the retaining clip (if applicable).
  6. Remove the brake drum.
  7. If the brake drum does not come off easily, perform the following steps:
    1. Loosen the park brake cable.
    2. Remove the access hole plug from the backing plate.
    3. Insert a flat-bladed tool through the backing plate access hole in order to disengage the self adjuster.
    4. Insert another flat-bladed tool through the same backing plate access hole in order to loosen the adjuster screw.
    5. Install the access hole plug in order to prevent dirt or contamination from entering the drum brake.
    6. Apply a small amount of penetrating oil around the brake drum center hole.
    7. Remove the brake drum.
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