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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1313 (MANUAL TRANSMISSION - MK5)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTRANSAXLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Align the input shaft with the clutch disc and install the transaxle to the engine.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the 6 transaxle to engine retaining bolts.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the bolts (1) to 64 N.m (47 lb ft).
    • Tighten the bolt (2) to 46 N.m (35 lb ft).
    • Tighten the bolts (3) to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
  3. Install the left engine mounting bracket to the transaxle with the 3 bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).

  4. Install the left engine mount with the 5 bolts and nut.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the bolts (1) to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).
    • Tighten the bolt (2) to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).
  5. Lower the jack from the transaxle.
  6. Install the front suspension cross-member. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER REPLACEMENT (FWD) or FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER REPLACEMENT (AWD) in Front Suspension.
  7. Install the left and right drive shafts. Refer to AXLE SHAFT in Axle Shafts.
  8. Remove the left and right lower splash shields. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE - LEFT and SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE - RIGHT in Body Front End.
    Fig 1: Installing Transaxle To Engine Retaining Bolts
    G01433214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the exhaust pipe in the vehicle. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (AWD) or CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (2WD) in Engine Exhaust.
  10. Install the front wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Install the drain plug with a new gasket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the drain plug to 39 N.m (29 lb ft).

  12. Fill the transaxle with 1.9L (2.0 Qts) of API GL-4 or GL-5 SAE 75W-90 or equivalent.
  13. Install the fill plug with a new gasket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fill plug to 39 N.m (29 lb ft).

  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Remove the engine support fixture.
  16. Install the starter assembly from the vehicle. Refer to STARTER in Starters.
  17. Connect the shift cable to the transaxle, then install the clip and washer (1).
  18. Connect the shift cable to the bracket, then install the clip (2).
    Fig 2: Connecting Shift Cable To Transaxle, And Installing Clip And Washer
    G01433215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Connect the shift cable to the transaxle, then install the clip and washer (1).
  20. Connect the shift cable to the bracket, then install the clip (2).
  21. Install the clutch actuator cylinder and piping.
    Fig 3: Connecting Shift Cable To Bracket, And Installing Clip
    G01433216Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Connect the back up lamp connector.
    Fig 4: Connecting Back Up Lamp Connector
    G01433217Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Connect the vehicle speed sensor connector.
    Fig 5: Connecting Vehicle Speed Sensor Connector
    G01433218Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Connect the wire harness (2) from the transaxle.
  25. Connect the 2 wire harness brackets (1), then install the 2 bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

    Fig 6: Connecting Wire Harness And Wire Harness Brackets From Transaxle
    G01433219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Install the 2 bolts and ground cables to the transaxle.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 13 N.m (10 lb ft).

  27. Install the cruise control servo in the vehicle. Refer to CRUISE CONTROL SERVO REPLACEMENT in Cruise Control.
  28. Install the battery tray and the 4 bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 13 N.m (10 lb ft).

    CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION .
  29. Install the battery. Refer to BATTERY REPLACEMENT in Battery.
  30. Install the air cleaner case assembly.
  31. Install the cylinder head cover in the engine. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER REMOVAL in Engine Mechanical.
  32. Install the hood in the vehicle. Refer to HOOD REPLACEMENT in Body Front End.
    Fig 7: Installing Bolts And Ground Cables To Transaxle
    G01433220Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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