Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Pontiac G5 Pursuit, 2007 Pontiac G5, and 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (4 Lug Wheel) or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (5 Lug Wheel) .
Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .

Fig 1: Locating Adjuster Spring

GM900061

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NOTE: Do not over stretch the adjuster spring. Damage can occur if the spring is over stretched.

Remove the adjuster spring (1). Disengage the adjuster spring hook end from the tab on the adjuster actuator lever, then release the spring from the brake shoe web hole.

Fig 2: Locating Adjuster Actuator Lever

GM900065

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Remove the adjuster actuator lever (1) from the pivot.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Brake Shoe Adjuster Assembly Using Special Tool

GM890724

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Using the J 38400 (1), spread the top of the brake shoes apart. See Special Tools .
Remove the adjuster assembly (2) from the brake shoes.

Fig 4: Pulling Universal Spring End Out Of Shoe Web Hole

GM890726

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Position the hook end of the J 38400 (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out of the shoe web hole. See Special Tools . Hold the universal spring while removing the trailing brake shoe.
Release the park brake cable from the park brake lever on the trailing shoe.

Fig 5: Using Hook End Of J 38400

GM890725

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Position the hook end of the J 38400 (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out of the shoe web hole. See Special Tools . Hold the universal spring while removing the leading brake shoe.