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

1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the park brake cable from the rear brake caliper. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement in Park Brake.



4. Remove the brake caliper and bracket assembly. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Hardware Replacement .



5. Remove the rear brake rotor.



6. Remove the park brake shoe.



7. Remove the rear drive axle. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement in Rear Drive Axle.



8. Remove the retaining nuts from the backing plate.
9. Remove the backing plate from the rear axle housing.

1. Install the backing plate to the axle housing flange.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the backing plate nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the backing plate bolts to 135 N·m (100 lb ft).




3. Install the rear drive axle. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement in Rear Drive Axle.



4. Install the park brake shoe.



5. Install the rear brake rotor.



6. Install the brake caliper and bracket assembly. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Hardware Replacement .



7. Install the park brake cable to the rear brake caliper. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement in Park Brake.
8. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment .
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
10. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.