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Removal Procedure

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    WARNING:

    Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

  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: Upper Brake Shoe Return Spring
    GM2511177Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the upper brake shoe return spring (1).
  6. Fig 2: Brake Shoe Adjuster
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  7. Remove brake shoe adjuster (1).
  8. Fig 3: Brake Shoe Adjuster Actuator Lever
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  9. Remove the brake shoe adjuster actuator lever (1).
  10. Fig 4: Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring & Cup Assemblies
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  11. Remove the brake shoe hold down spring and cup assemblies (1) by compressing the spring and rotating the assembly 1/4 turn.
  12. Fig 5: Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring & Cup Assembly Pins
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  13. Remove the hold down spring and cup assembly pins (1).
  14. Fig 6: Brake Shoe Assembly
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  15. Spread the top of the brake shoe assembly (1) and lift the assembly over the wheel hub.
  16. Release the park brake actuator lever from the park brake cable eyelet.
  17. Fig 7: Lower Brake Shoe Return Spring
    GM2511191Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Remove the lower brake shoe return spring (1).
  19. Inspect the drum brake hardware and replace any components, as necessary. Refer to Drum Brake Hardware Inspection .