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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 18 (PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPARK BRAKE BACKING PLATE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Disable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Disabling .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Park Brake Cable & Actuator Lever
    GM1688693Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Disconnect the park brake cable from the park brake actuator lever.
  3. Remove the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Shoe Replacement (1500 Series)  or Park Brake Shoe Replacement (2500 Series) .
  4. Remove the rear axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.5 LD Axle) or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (9.5 HD Axle) .
    5. Fig 2: Park Brake Backing Plate & Bolts
    GM1497147Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the park brake backing plate bolts.
  6. Remove the park brake backing plate from the disc brake backing plate.
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