Backing Plate: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Unhook the rear cable eyelet (1) from the park brake actuator lever (2).
2. Remove the parking brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Shoe Replacement.
3. Remove the parking brake actuator. Refer to Park Brake Actuator Replacement.
4. Remove the brake backing plate bolts.
5. Remove the brake backing plate from the axle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the brake backing plate to axle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the brake backing plate bolts.
^ Tighten the brake backing plate bolts to 58 Nm (43 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the parking brake actuator. Refer to Park Brake Actuator Replacement.
4. Install the parking brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Shoe Replacement.
5. Hook the rear cable eyelet (1) onto the park brake actuator lever (2).