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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Release the park brake.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Relieve the tension from the park brake cable by pulling down on the intermediate cable then release the cable from the equalizer bar.
    5. Fig 1: Equalizer Bar & Park Brake Cable - Rear
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  5. Remove the rear park brake bracket bolt.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Rear Park Brake Bracket Bolt
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  6. Remove the park brake cable from the park brake actuator lever.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Park Brake Cable To Park Brake Actuator Lever
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  7. Remove the wheel bearing. Refer to Wheel Hub and Bearing Replacement in Rear Wheel Steering.
  8. Remove the park brake shoe from the backing plate.
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