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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALSTARTERBATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (5.3L ENGINE)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
    Fig 1: View Of Positive Cable Lead, Nut & Cable Clip
    GM899617Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Begin installing the starter between the transmission oil cooler lines and the engine oil pan.
  2. Install the battery positive cable (1) to the starter stud.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the battery positive cable nut (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    4. Fig 2: View Of Starter Solenoid Lead & Nut
    GM899618Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the starter solenoid lead (1) to the solenoid stud.
  5. Install the starter solenoid nut (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 3.4 N.m (30 lb in).

  6. Install the starter solenoid heat shield.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Starter & Bolts
    GM899621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Slide the starter toward the front of the vehicle.

    Position the transmission cover to the transmission.

  8. Position the starter to the engine
  9. Install the starter bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    10. Fig 4: View Of Transmission Cover Bolt
    GM663487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the right transmission cover bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    11. Fig 5: View Of Transmission Oil Cooler Line Retaining Bracket & Bolt
    GM901495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the transmission oil cooler line bracket bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  12. Attach the wire harness to the wire harness retaining clips on the transmission oil cooler line bracket.
    13. Fig 6: Identifying Rear Steering Gear Crossmember
    GM759216Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the rear steering gear crossmember. Refer to Crossmember Replacement - Rear Steering Gear in Frame and Underbody.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.