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Installation Procedure

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  1. Spread the top of the brake shoes slightly and install the rear brake cylinder (1) to the backing plate.
    Fig 1: Rear Brake Cylinder
    GM4002658Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install the rear brake cylinder bolt (1) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    Fig 2: Rear Brake Cylinder Bolts
    GM4002656Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install the rear brake bleeder valve and tighten to 8.5 N.m (75 lb in).
  4. Install the rear brake cylinder pipe fitting (1) to the rear brake cylinder and tighten to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).
    Fig 3: Rear Brake Cylinder Pipe Fitting
    GM4002655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Install the drum brake adjusting hardware. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement .
  6. Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
  7. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual)Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) .
  10. Lower the vehicle.