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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View of Trailing Shoe and Lining Assembly Hold-Down Return Spring
    GM1245730Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the trailing shoe and lining assembly with the hold-down spring, the washer, and the pin.
  2. Verify the parking brake cable is properly routed and attached to the shoe lever.
  3. IMPORTANT: Do not overstretch the lower return spring.
  4. Fasten the lower return spring on the shoe.
  5. Fig 2: View of Leading Shoe, Adjuster Assembly, Backing Plate, and Lower Return Spring
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  6. Position the leading shoe and the adjuster assembly against the backing plate.
  7. Fasten the lower return spring to the leading shoe.
  8. Fig 3: View of Antilock Brake System (ABS) Braking System Configuration
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  9. Install the adjuster assembly.
  10. Turn the adjuster in as far as possible.
  11. Position the spring clip toward the backing plate.
  12. Install the leading shoe with the hold-down spring.
  13. Fig 4: View of Upper Return Spring and Adjuster
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  14. Attach the leading shoe upper link-spring connection, which applies tension to the upper return spring.
  15. IMPORTANT: Do not overstretch the upper return spring.
  16. Install the upper return spring from the spring connecting link to the brake shoe.
  17. Fig 5: View of Adjuster Assembly
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    IMPORTANT: The nut must not lock firmly at the end of the adjustment assembly.
  18. Ensure the adjuster assembly nut is drawn all the way to the stop.
  19. Adjust the rear brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
  20. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  21. Adjust the park brake. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment in Park Brake.