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Installation (1500 Series Without 4-Wheel Steering)

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  1. Install the backing plate to the axle housing flange. See Figure.
  2. Perform the following procedure before installing the backing plate bolts (1500 series only):
    1. Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch.
    2. Clean the threads of the bolt with brake parts cleaner or the equivalent and allow to dry.
    3. Apply Threadlocker (GM P/N 12345493) to the threads of the bolt.
  3. Install the backing plate bolts. Tighten the backing plate bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  4. Install the park brake shoe. See PARK BRAKE SHOES .
  5. Install the axle shaft. See AXLE SHAFTS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION in the appropriate RING GEARS article in DRIVELINE/AXLES.
  6. Adjust the park brake shoe. See PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT  under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
  7. Install the rotor. See BRAKE ROTOR .
  8. Install the park brake cable to the lever. See Figure.
  9. Perform the following procedure to install the cable to the backing plate:
    1. Compress the spring by pushing towards the lever.
    2. Route the cable through the slot in the backing plate.
    3. Push the cable housing into the backing plate until the locking tabs snap into place.
  10. Tighten the nut to the intermediate cable at the equalizer. See Figure. Tighten the nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  11. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  12. Remove the safety stands.
  13. Lower vehicle.
  14. Adjust park brake cable. See PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT  under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.