GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.
  2. Fully retract the brake shoe adjuster by holding the adjuster lever away from the adjuster wheel and rotating the adjuster wheel counter clockwise.

  3. Object Number: 2136336  Size: SH
  4. Remove the brake shoe adjuster spring (1).

  5. Object Number: 2136337  Size: SH
  6. Remove the brake shoe adjuster lever (1).

  7. Object Number: 2136338  Size: SH
  8. Carefully spread the top of the brake shoes away from the wheel cylinder and remove the brake shoe adjuster assembly (1).

Installation Procedure

  1. Disassemble the brake shoe adjuster assembly and clean the adjuster screw thread.
  2. Apply a light coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the adjuster screw threads.
  3. Assemble the brake shoe adjuster assembly and position the adjuster screw to the fully retracted position.

  4. Object Number: 2136338  Size: SH
  5. Carefully spread the top of the brake shoes away from the wheel cylinder and install the brake shoe adjuster assembly (1).

  6. Object Number: 2136337  Size: SH
  7. Install the brake shoe adjuster lever (1).

  8. Object Number: 2136336  Size: SH
  9. Install the brake shoe adjuster spring (1).
  10. Adjust the rear brake shoes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment.
  11. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.