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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.3 T, 4L60E/M30REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BRAKESMECHANICAL - HYDRAULICDISC BRAKE SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDISC BRAKE BACKING PLATE REPLACEMENT - REARREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.3 T, 4L60E/M30

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.3 T, 4L60E/M30SECTION Removal Procedure
    Fig 1: View Of Lever, Park Brake Cable, Spring & Backing Plate
    GM913334Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Disabling the Park Brake Cable Automatic Adjuster in Park Brake.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Perform the following procedure to remove the cable (2) from the backing plate (4):
    1. Compress the spring (3) by pushing towards the lever (1).
    2. Depress the locking tabs.
    3. Pull the cable housing out of the backing plate (4).
    4. Remove the cable (2) through the slot in the backing plate.
  5. Remove the park brake cable (2) from the lever (1).
  6. For the 15 and 25 series, perform the following steps:
    1. Remove the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (W/Dual Wheels)  or Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (Except Dual Wheels) .
    2. Remove the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement in Rear Drive Axle.
  7. For the 35 series with single rear wheels, perform the following steps:
    1. Remove the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (W/Dual Wheels)  or Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (Except Dual Wheels) .
    2. Remove the hub assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement in Rear Drive Axle.
  8. For the 35 series with dual rear wheels, remove the hub and rotor assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement in Rear Drive Axle.
  9. Remove the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Shoe Replacement .
    10. Fig 2: View Of Backing Plate & Nuts - Rear
    GM370688Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the backing plate nuts.
  11. Remove the backing plate from the axle housing flange.
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