Cutlass Ciera Cruiser V6-3300 3.3L MFI VIN N (1993)
Disengaging Retractor Spring
7. Lift end of retractor spring (9) from adjuster shoe and lining assembly (6).
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Insert hook end of J 38400 between retractor spring and adjuster shoe web.
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Pry or twist J 38400 to lift end of spring out of shoe web hole.
WARNING: Keep fingers away from retractor spring to prevent fingers from being pinched between spring and shoe web or spring and
backing plate.
10. Pry end of retractor spring (9) toward axle with flat edge of J 38400 until it snaps down off shoe web onto backing plate.
11. Remove adjuster shoe and lining assembly (6), adjuster actuator (2) and adjusting screw assembly (15).
NOTE: Do not remove parking brake cable from park brake lever (7) unless park brake ever is to be replaced.
12. Remove park brake lever (7) from park brake shoe and lining assembly.
13. Lift end of retractor spring 9) from park brake shoe and lining assembly.
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Insert hook end of J 38400 between retractor spring and park brake shoe web.
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Pry or twist J 38400 to lift end of spring out of shoe web hole.
WARNING: Keep fingers away from retractor spring to prevent fingers from being pinched between spring and shoe web or spring and
backing plate.
16. Pry end of retractor spring (9) toward axle with flat edge of J 38400 until it snaps down off shoe web onto backing plate.
17. Remove park brake shoe and lining assembly (8).
18. Remove retractor spring (9) from anchor plate.
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If only shoe and linings are being replaced it is not necessary to remove retractor spring.
