34 21 169 Removing and installing/renewing a brake anchor plate/brake guard plate at rear

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove PARKING BRAKE SHOES

NOTE: Picture shows wheel hub removed. Wheel hub does not have to be removed.

Release screws (1).

Installation note:

Replace screws.

Tightening torque: see 3AZ in 34 21 REAR BRAKE .

Fig 1: Identifying Screw, Retaining Plate And Brake Guard Plate

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Remove retaining plate (2) in direction of arrow.

Feed out brake guard plate (3) over wheel hub.