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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 51 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDISC BRAKE BACKING PLATE REPLACEMENT - REARREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the rear wheels and tires. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Park Brake System Equalizer Assembly
    GM891922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Relieve the park brake system tension at the equalizer assembly.
  4. Remove the rear caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear .
  5. Remove the rear rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear .
    6. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Rear Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly
    GM891507Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the rear wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear in Rear Suspension.
  7. Remove the disc brake backing plate.
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  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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