Removal (3000GT)
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel(s). Disconnect rear speed sensor. Remove rear disc brake calipers and rotors. See REAR BRAKE CALIPER .
- On FWD models, remove grease cap, hub nut and hub. On AWD models, disconnect rear axle from companion flange at hub. Remove axle hub nut. Using slide hammer and Hub Adapter (MB991354), remove axle from knuckle.
- On all models, remove adjusting wheel spring. Remove shoe hold-down cup, spring and pin. Note how shoe-to-anchor spring is installed for installation reference. Remove adjuster and shoe-to-anchor spring. Remove strut and return spring. Remove clip and shoe and lining assembly.
CAUTION:
Shoe-to-anchor spring must be installed correctly for proper functioning of parking brakes.