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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1148 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWHEEL STUD REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install a new wheel stud from the back side of the wheel bearing/hub.
    2. Fig 1: Installing Wheel Stud
    GM65317Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install three flat washers (1) to the wheel stud (3).
  3. Install a hex nut (2) to the wheel stud (3).
    4. Fig 2: Seating Stud Head In Wheel Bearing/Hub Flange
    GM175950Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Tighten the hex nut until the stud head is fully seated in the wheel bearing/hub flange.
  5. Remove the hex nut and the washers from the wheel stud.
  6. For front wheel drive vehicles, install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.

    For all wheel drive vehicles, install the rear brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear in Disc Drakes.

  7. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
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