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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .
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: View Of Rear Park Brake Cable End Fitting
    GM890720Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  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. Depress the retaining fingers on the park brake cable (1) and remove the park brake cable from the backing plate.
    7. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Wheel Cylinder
    GM926774Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the wheel cylinder. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement .
    8. Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Bearing/Hub
    GM864720Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
  9. Remove the backing plate.
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