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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 .
  3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: Pulling Universal Spring End Out Of Shoe Web Hole
    GM890726Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. 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.
    5. Fig 2: Using J 38400 To Pull Universal Spring
    GM900069Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. 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.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Brake Drum Universal Spring
    GM891442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the universal spring (1) from the brake backing plate.
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