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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .
  1. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Drum Brake Shoe Springs
    GM1245727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the lower return spring.
    3. Fig 2: View of Upper Return Spring and Adjuster
    GM1245728Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the upper end of the connecting link from the leading shoe to relieve tension on the upper return spring.
  4. Remove the connecting link spring.
  5. Remove the connecting link and the adjusting lever.
  6. Remove the upper return spring and the adjuster.
    7. Fig 3: View of Trailing Shoe and Lining Assembly Hold-Down Return Spring
    GM1245730Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the trailing shoe hold-down spring and cap.
  8. Remove the trailing shoe hold-down pin.
  9. Remove the trailing shoe.
  10. Remove the leading shoe hold-down spring and cap.
  11. Remove the leading shoe hold-down pin.
  12. Remove the leading shoe.
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