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Removal Procedure

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  1. Release the park brake
  2. Raise and support the vehicle
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly
    4. Fig 1: Park Brake Cable Equalizeer Nut
    GM791554
  4. Relieve the tension from the park brake cables by loosening the nut at the equalizer
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Park Brake Cable Guide Lock Tabs
    GM913564
  5. Perform the following procedure to remove the cable from the backing plate:
    1. 5.1. Compress the spring by pushing towards the lever.
    2. 5.2. Depress the locking tabs.
    3. 5.3. Pull the cable housing out of the backing plate.
    4. 5.4. Remove the cable through the slot in the backing plate.
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Backing Plate Bolts
    GM370684
  6. Remove the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Except Dual Wheels or NYS)  or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (Dual Wheels) 
  7. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (8.6 & 9.5 INCH AXLES) or REAR AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT (9.75 INCH AXLE) in Rear Drive Axle
  8. Remove the park brake shoe. Refer to PARKING BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT (15/25/35 SERIES - EXCEPT RPO NYS - 4-Wheel Steering) 
  9. Remove the backing plate bolts
  10. Remove the backing plate from axle housing flange
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