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Park Brake Shoes: Removal

  1. Release the park brake.
  2. Raise the vehicle and support the vehicle with safety stands.
  3. Remove the drum. See PARK BRAKE DRUM  .
  4. Release the tension from the index lever by unhooking the spring from the index lever. See Figure .
  5. Remove the transmission yoke bolt from the automatic transmission, or nut from the manual transmission.
  6. Pull out on the transmission yoke to remove it from the transmission.
  7. Remove the support plate bolts and washers.
  8. Remove the backing plate, support plate, index lever and spring, and park brake shoe assembly from the vehicle.
  9. Separate the support plate and the park brake shoe assembly from the backing plate. See Figure .
  10. Remove the park brake shoe retaining springs.
  11. Remove the park brake shoes. See Figure .
  12. Inspect the springs for signs of wear or excessive heat. Replace as needed.
  13. Inspect the support plate friction points for wear. Replace if wear is excessive.