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Removal Procedure

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    WARNING:

    Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

    WARNING:

    Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant 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. Remove the drum brake adjusting hardware. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement .
  5. Clean the area surrounding the rear brake cylinder of dirt and debris.
  6. Fig 1: Brake Pipe Fitting
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  7. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting (1).
  8. Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  9. Fig 2: Rear Brake Cylinder Bolts
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  10. Remove the rear brake cylinder bolts (1).
  11. Fig 3: Rear Brake Cylinder
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  12. Spread the top of the brake shoes slightly and remove the rear brake cylinder (1).