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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1335 (TRANSFER CASE - NVG 246-NP8 (TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTRANSFER CASE ADAPTER REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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IMPORTANT: If the gasket or the seal for the transfer case adapter becomes damaged, replace it. DO NOT use any type of silicone sealer or liquid gasket maker in place of the seal or gasket.
    Fig 1: Transfer Case Adapter Seal
    GM709077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the new transfer case adapter seal.
    2. Fig 2: Transfer Case Adapter Mounting Bolt
    GM709158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the transfer case adapter to the transmission.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the transfer case adapter mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the transfer case adapter mounting bolts to 50 N.m (34 lb ft).

    4. Fig 3: View Of Transmission Mount
    GM648001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the transmission mount.
    5. Fig 4: Locating Transmission Mount
    GM715661Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the transmission mount bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the transmission mount bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

    6. Fig 5: Identifying Crossmember & Bolts
    GM652595Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the transmission support to the frame.
  7. Install the transmission support mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the transmission support mounting bolts to 70 N.m (51 lb ft).

    8. Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Mount Nuts
    GM647997Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the transmission mount retaining nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the transmission mount retaining nuts to 40 N.m (29 lb ft).

  9. Remove the transmission jack from the transmission.
    10. Fig 7: View Of Transfer Case Gasket
    GM654219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the new transfer case gasket.
  11. Install the transfer case assembly. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .
  12. Check the transfer case fluid level. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
  13. Lower the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
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