Drum Brake Backing Plate: Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove the brake drum. See BRAKE DRUM under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Remove the brake shoes. See BRAKE SHOES under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Remove the universal spring.
- Remove the wheel cylinder. See WHEEL CYLINDERS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Disconnect the parking brake cable from the backing plate.
- Remove the rear wheel hub. See appropriate REAR SUSPENSION article in SUSPENSION.
- Remove the backing plate.