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Installation Procedure

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  1. Apply a thin, light coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake shoe contact surfaces of the brake backing plate.
    Fig 1: Applying Coat Of High Temperature Silicone Brake Lubricant To The Brake Shoe Contact Surfaces Of The Brake Backing Plate
    GM1195814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Position the hook end of the J 38400  (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out while installing the primary brake shoe. Ensure that the universal spring engages the brake shoe web hole.
    Fig 2: Identifying Brake Shoe Spanner & Spring Remover
    GM788649Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the park brake cable to the park brake lever on the secondary brake shoe.
  4. Position the hook end of the J 38400  (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out while installing the secondary brake shoe. Ensure that the universal spring properly engages the brake shoe web hole.
    Fig 3: View Of Brake Shoe Spanner & Spring Remover
    GM783356Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using the J 38400  (1), spread the top of the brake shoes apart and install the adjuster assembly (2) to the brake shoes.
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Brake Shoe Adjuster Assembly Using Special Tool
    GM890724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the adjuster actuator lever to the pivot and the adjuster assembly. Ensure that the lever is properly engaged between the adjuster assembly and the brake shoe.
    Fig 5: Identifying Brake Shoe Adjuster Actuator Lever
    GM1195804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not over stretch the adjuster spring. Damage can occur if the spring is over stretched.
  7. Install the adjuster spring. Ensure that the loop end of the spring fully engages the tab on the actuator lever.
    Fig 6: Identifying Brake Shoe Adjuster Spring
    GM1195810Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
  9. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
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