Drum Brake Backing Plate: Removal
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove the brake drum. See BRAKE DRUM .
- Remove the brake shoes. See DRUM BRAKE SHOE .
- Remove the wheel cylinder. See WHEEL CYLINDER .
- Remove the axle shaft. See appropriate AXLE SHAFT article in DRIVELINE/AXLES.
- Remove the backing plate bolts. See Figure.
- Remove the backing plate.