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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE: Do not pry against the splash shield or backing plate in attempt to free the drum. This will bend the splash shield or backing plate. A bent backing plate may cause brake chatter and/or pulsation.
    Fig 1: Removing Cable From Lever
    GM177173Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. 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 park brake cable from the park brake actuator lever.
  6. Using the J 37043  , remove the park brake cable ONLY from the backing plate. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    7. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Wheel Cylinder
    GM142296Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the wheel cylinder (3). Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement .
    8. Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Bearing/Hub
    GM864720Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (Front Wheel Drive/Drum) or Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (Disc and AWD) in Rear Suspension.
  9. Remove the backing plate.
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