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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1289 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTNOTES
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Strut Assembly Replacement: Notes

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the strut upper nuts.
    IMPORTANT: Lift the vehicle using ONLY a frame-contact vehicle lift, Do NOT lift the vehicle using a suspension-contact vehicle lift.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    Fig 1: Removing Upper Strut Nuts
    G01673346Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
    Fig 2: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
    G01673347Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the strut lower bolts and nuts.
  6. Remove the strut.
    Fig 3: Removing Strut
    G01673348Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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When to See a Mechanic

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.