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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the rear brake shield to the axle housing flange.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Backing Plate & Nuts - Rear
    GM370688Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Install the rear brake shield nuts.
    • Without dual rear wheels-Tighten the rear brake shield bolts to 135 N.m (100 lb ft).
    • With dual rear wheels-Tighten the rear brake shield bolts to 160 N.m (118 lb ft) plus 30 degrees.
  3. Install the park brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Shoe Replacement (Single Rear Wheel - 1500 series) or Parking Brake Shoe Replacement (Single Rear Wheel - 2500/3500 Series) .
  4. For the 15 and 25 series, perform the following steps:
    1. Install the axle shaft. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6, 9.5 Inch Axles W/O RPO JL4) or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle W/RPO JL4) or Rear Axle Shaft Replacement (9.5, 9.75Inch Axles ) .
    2. Install the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (With Single Rear Wheel)  or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (With Dual Rear Wheel) .
  5. For the 35 series with single rear wheels, perform the following steps:
    1. Install the hub assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement .
    2. Install the rotor. Refer to Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (With Single Rear Wheel)  or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (With Dual Rear Wheel) .
  6. For the 35 series with dual rear wheels, install the hub and rotor assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement .
  7. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment .
    8. Fig 2: View Of Lever, Park Brake Cable, Spring & Backing Plate
    GM913334Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the park brake cable (2) to the lever (1).
  9. Perform the following procedure to install the cable (2) to the rear brake shield (4):
    1. Compress the spring (3) by pushing towards the lever (1).
    2. Route the cable (2) through the slot in the rear brake shield.
    3. Push the cable housing into the rear brake shield (4) until the locking tabs snap into place.
  10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  11. Remove the safety stands.
  12. Lower vehicle.
  13. Enable the park brake cable automatic adjuster. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Adjuster Enabling .
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