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Removal Procedure

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  1. Release the park brake.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Remove the drum.
    5. Fig 1: Turning Park Brake Lever Strut Using Screwdriver
    GM239084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If the drum does not remove easily, then complete the following steps:
    1. Remove the rear brake adjuster access hole plug.
    2. Insert a screwdriver through the hole in the backing plate. Hold the brake shoe adjuster actuator away from the park brake lever strut.
    3. Reduce the brake shoe adjustment by turning the park brake lever strut with another screwdriver.
    4. Remove the drum.
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