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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: Rear View Of Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly
    GM890721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the plug from the drum brake actuator access hole in the backing plate.
  5. Using the access hole, install a support (1) for the brake backing plate.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the wheel speed sensor, if equipped with ABS.
  7. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly mounting nuts (3).
    8. Fig 2: View Of Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly - Drum Brake
    GM890719Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: If removing the rear wheel bearing/hub assembly to service other suspension components, relocate and secure the wheel bearing/hub assembly and brake backing plate to the side.
  8. Remove the wheel bearing/hub assembly from the rear axle assembly and brake backing plate.
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