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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Nuts Securing Wheel Hub Assembly To Backing Plate
    GM1245739Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice .
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the brake shoe components, including complete removal of the parking brake with the retainer. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement .
  3. Remove the nuts that secure the wheel hub assembly to the backing plate.
  4. Remove the brake line and plug the opening in the line to prevent fluid loss or contamination.
    5. Fig 2: Wheel Cylinder Assembly
    GM1245741Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the wheel cylinder assembly. Refer to Wheel Cylinder Replacement .
  6. Remove the wheel hub assembly.
  7. In case of an antilock brake system (ABS) brake, disconnect the cable that goes to the wheel speed sensor.
  8. Separate the backing plate and the gasket.
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