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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Disabling the Park Brake Cable Automatic Adjuster in Park Brake.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Perform the following procedure to remove the cable (2) from the backing plate (4):
    1. Compress the spring (3) by pushing towards the lever (1).
    2. Depress the locking tabs.
    3. Pull the cable housing out of the backing plate (4).
    4. Remove the cable (2) through the slot in the backing plate.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Lever, Park Brake Cable, Spring & Backing Plate
    GM913334Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the park brake cable (2) from the lever (1).
  6. Remove the rotor. Refer toBrake Rotor Replacement - Rear (Except Dual Wheels or NYS) , Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (W/Dual Wheels)  or Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (W/NYS) .
  7. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch, 9.5 Inch Axles) or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (9.75 Inch Axle) in Rear Drive Axle.
  8. Remove the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Shoe Replacement (Except RPO NYS, 1500HD, 25/35 Series) , Park Brake Shoe Replacement (RPO NYS) or Park Brake Shoe Replacement (1500HD/25/35 Series) .
  9. Remove the backing plate nuts.
    10. Fig 2: View Of Backing Plate & Nuts - Rear
    GM370688Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the backing plate from the axle housing flange.
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