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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. Clean any debris and contaminants from around the wheel cylinder.
  5. Remove the wheel cylinder bleeder cap and valve (2).
  6. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1) from the wheel cylinder. Cap the exposed brake pipe end to prevent fluid loss and contamination.
    Fig 1: View Of Wheel Cylinder Brake Pipe
    GM890731Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the wheel cylinder mounting bolts (3).
  8. Using the J 38400  , spread the top of the brake shoes apart, then remove the wheel cylinder from the brake backing plate.
    Fig 2: Removing The Wheel Cylinder From The Brake Backing Plate
    GM890730Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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