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Removal Procedure

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WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
  1. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
    2. Fig 1: Identifying Brake Shoe Adjuster Actuator Spring
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  2. Remove the brake shoe adjuster actuator lever spring (1).
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Brake Shoe Adjuster Actuator Lever
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  3. Remove the adjuster actuator lever (1).
    4. Fig 3: View Of Brake Shoe Adjuster Actuator Assembly
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  4. Spread the brake shoes apart slightly and remove the brake shoe adjuster (1).
  5. Inspect and replace any missing, worn, or damaged drum brake adjuster hardware. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection .
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Brake Shoe Hold Down Springs
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  6. Remove the brake shoe hold down springs and cups (1).

    Compress the spring and rotate the assembly 1/4 turn to remove from the hold down pins.

    7. Fig 5: Identifying Brake Shoe Lower Spring
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  7. Remove the lower brake shoe spring (1).
    8. Fig 6: Identifying Primary Brake Shoe
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  8. Rotate the primary brake shoe (1) outward, disengage the return spring from the brake shoe web and remove the primary brake shoe.
    9. Fig 7: Identifying Brake Shoe Return Spring
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  9. Remove the brake shoe return spring.
    10. Fig 8: Identifying Secondary Brake Shoe
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  10. Compress the park brake cable spring, disengage the park brake cable fitting end from the park brake lever and remove the secondary brake shoe (1).
  11. Clean the backing plate and apply high temperature brake lubricant to the brake shoe contact surfaces of the rear brake backing plate.
  12. Inspect and replace any missing, worn, or damaged drum brake hardware. Refer to Drum Brake Hardware Inspection .
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