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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. 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) .
  3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware
    GM891440Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not over stretch the adjuster spring. Damage can occur if the spring is over stretched.
  4. Remove the adjuster spring (1). Disengage the adjuster spring hook end from the tab on the adjuster actuator lever (2), then release the spring from the brake shoe web hole.
  5. Remove the adjuster actuator lever (2) from the pivot.
    6. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Brake Shoe Adjuster Assembly Using Special Tool
    GM890724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Using the J 38400  (1), spread the top of the brake shoes apart. See Special Tools .
  7. Remove the adjuster assembly (2) and inspect for the following conditions:
    • Binding or seized threaded adjuster assembly.
    • Damaged or missing adjuster screw teeth.
  8. Replace the adjuster assembly if any of the conditions listed are present.
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