K 3500 Truck 4WD V6-262 4.3L (1988)
5.
Remove brake backing plate (figure 2).
NOTE:
Backing plate, brake shoes, and brake components cables are removed and replaced as an assembly
a.
Remove brake line from wheel cylinder inlet.
b.
Loosen adjusting nut on parking brake cable. Remove parking brake cable from lever on backing plate. Bend in retaining fingers and remove
cable.
c.
Remove 4 bolts and washers holding backing plate to axle.
d.
Remove and discard backing plate. If plate does not come off readily, use a soft-faced hammer to loosen plate from axle housing.
Drum Assembly RE-Installation
B.
Re-installatlon of Backing Plate, Hub and Drum Assembly, and Axle Shaft
1.
Re-install brake backing plate.
a.
Install backing plate on axle housing.
b.
Install four bolts and washers, and torque to 160 N-m (120 lb.ft.).
c.
Connect brake line to cylinder inlet.
d.
Install parking brake cables into backing plates.
NOTE:
Left hand cable routes under leaf spring.
e.
Connect cable to parking brake lever on backing plate.
f.
Make sure all retaining fingers are through the hole.
FIGURE 2
