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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Release the parking brake.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Mark the relationship of the drum to the hub.
  5. Remove and discard the retaining clip (if applicable).
    6. Fig 1: View Of Brake Drum
    GM390075Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the brake drum.
  7. If the brake drum does not come off easily, perform the following steps:
    1. Loosen the parking brake cable.
    2. Remove the access hole plug from the backing plate.
      3. Fig 2: Disengaging Self Adjuster
      GM178983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    3. Insert a flat-bladed tool (2) 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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