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Removal Procedure

  1. Release the park brake.
  2. Apply the brake pedal at least 10 times.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Fig 1: View of Lock Ring and Caulking Nut From Spindle
    GM1245719Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the lock ring and the caulking nut from the spindle.
  7. Fig 2: View of Drum From Spindle
    GM1242004Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT: Pull the drum straight off the spindle. The 2 inner wheel bearing races are not secured inside the drum by a ring.
  8. Remove the drum from the spindle.