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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  4. Remove the brake shoes. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
  5. Remove the universal spring (1) from the brake backing plate.
    Fig 1: View Of Brake Drum Universal Spring
    GM891442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Release the rear park brake cable end fitting (1) from the drum brake backing plate.
    Fig 2: View Of Rear Park Brake Cable End Fitting
    GM890720Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the wheel cylinder (3). Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement .
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Wheel Cylinder
    GM142296Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear in Rear Suspension.
  9. Remove the brake backing plate.
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