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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 in Drum Brakes.
  4. Remove the plug from the drum brake actuator access hole in the backing plate. Using the access hole, install a support (1) for the brake backing plate.
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Backing Plate Support
    GM890721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the wheel speed sensor, if equipped with ABS.
  6. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly mounting nuts and mounting bolts.
    Fig 2: View Of Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly Mounting Nuts & Mounting Bolts
    GM1312101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly from the rear axle assembly and brake backing plate.
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