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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear disc. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Brakes.
  2. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Return Springs
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  3. Remove the return springs (1,2).
  4. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Tension Spring
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  5. Remove the tension spring (1).
  6. Fig 3: Park Brake Components
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  7. Separate the adjuster (15) from the front brake shoe (17).
  8. Remove the hold-down spring (16) and the pin (1) from the front shoe.
  9. Remove the front shoe.
  10. Separate the adjuster from the rear brake shoe (8).
  11. Remove the adjuster and the adjuster strut (7).
  12. Disassemble the adjuster (10,11,15)
  13. Remove the hold-down spring (9) and the pin (2) from the rear shoe.
  14. Separate the rear shoe from the park brake shoe lever (6).
  15. Remove the rear shoe.
  16. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Park Brake Shoe Lever And Park Brake Cable
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  17. Remove the park brake shoe lever (2) from the park brake cable (1).
  18. Inspect the park brake hardware. Refer to Park Brake Hardware Inspection (Drum Brakes)  or Park Brake Hardware Inspection (Disc Brakes) .