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Question posted by Anonymous-63028 on June 17th, 2012
How Do You Remove The Rear Break Drum
the rear break drum will not move
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Answer #1: Posted by roadrunnertim on June 17th, 2012 8:07 AM
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There is a metal tab on the brake drum backing plate. You break that off with a hammer and screwdriver. That will give you access to a star wheel that is adjustable. You can turn it with a screwdriver to get the brake shoes to loosen up their grip on the drum. You may need a flashlight to see the wheel. Not sure if you turn it up or down, but it will eventually loosen the shoes. You may need to tap the screwdriver with a hammer to get the star wheel moving. They can rust and it might take some effort to move it.
Here's a blowup of what your rear brakes should look like. Notice the tab that you can break out at the bottom of the backing plate. Also, part number 16 is the star wheel.
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
The 2003 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Manual
Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats ...Safety Belts ...Child Restraints ...SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) ...Restraint System Check ...Features and Controls ...Keys ...2-2 Doors Locks and ...Windows ...Theft-Deterrent Systems ...Starting and Operating ...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
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Owner's Manual - Page 36
... body to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt:
1. When installed on the shoulder belts. Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for... elastic cord out from the neck and head. Here's how to remove the guide from any GM dealer. If it doesn't, you can get it from its storage clip.
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Owner's Manual - Page 38
...the clip. The extender will fasten around you, you choose. Turn the guide and clip inward and in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-23. It's free. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shw!dw
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Don't let someone else use it, and use it is made to fit. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you an extender. Buckle, position ...
Owner's Manual - Page 53
...4. You'll be sure it is equipped with the child restraint. Secure the child in a Rear Outside Seat Position
3. Push and pull the child restraint in the vehicle.
Put the child restraint ... Securing a Child Restraint in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.
1. To remove the child restraint, simply unhook the top strap from the top tether anchor and then disconnect the...
Owner's Manual - Page 55
...knee to push down on the shoulder belt
while you may find it is secure. Secure the child in a Center Rear Seat Position
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4. If you're using the lap belt. The safety belt will move freely again and be using .... See Top Strap on the child restraint as the instructions say. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way.
Owner's Manual - Page 57
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1. See Manual Seats on page 1-42, if the child restraint has one. Always secure a rear...Position
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Owner's Manual - Page 70
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Owner's Manual - Page 87
... long run if you follow these guidelines:
Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition switch, you can remove the key. I
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Don't drive at any one speed - Don't make full-throttle starts. See .... With an automatic transaxle, the shift lever must be in OFF to remove the key.
2-18 During this breaking-in OFF to remove the key. With a manual transaxle, the shift lever must be in ...
Owner's Manual - Page 127
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Owner's Manual - Page 213
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Owner's Manual - Page 215
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Owner's Manual - Page 218
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Owner's Manual - Page 264
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Owner's Manual - Page 278
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Owner's Manual - Page 284
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Owner's Manual - Page 297
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Owner's Manual - Page 341
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Owner's Manual - Page 348
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Owner's Manual - Page 349
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