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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Mark the position of the wheels relative to the wheel hubs and remove the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Loosen the parking brake cable. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment (Drum Brakes) .
    4. Fig 1: View Of Brake Drum And Detent Screw
    GM1506498Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the drum detent screw and the brake drum.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Drum Brake Shoe Springs
    GM1245727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Loosen the leading shoe hold-down return spring. The ABS braking system configuration is illustrated.
    6. Fig 3: View Of Upper Return Spring And Adjuster
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  6. Disconnect the upper link of the connecting link spring of the leading shoe to relieve tension on the upper return spring.
  7. Remove the upper return spring and the adjuster.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Trailing Shoe And Return Spring
    GM1245730Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Unfasten the trailing shoe and lining assembly hold-down return spring.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Lower Return Spring
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  9. Disconnect the trailing shoe and lining assembly on the right side.
  10. Detach the lower return spring.
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