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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1388 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    3. Fig 1: Strut Bracket, Stabilizer Shaft Links And 6 mm Wrench
    GM821347Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Use a wrench in order to hold the front stabilizer shaft link stud. Remove the nut and the stud from the bracket (1) in order to separate the link (3) from the strut.
  4. If the vehicle has ABS, remove the ABS wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle. Position the sensor to the side. Refer to Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement - Front in Antilock Brake System.
    5. Fig 2: Front Brake Hose Bolt, Brake Hose And Strut
    GM821349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front brake hose bolt (1) and the hose from the bracket on the strut. Position the hose and the bolt to the side.
    6. Fig 3: Strut Assembly Nuts And Bolts
    GM821091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Loosen the 2 nuts (3,4) on the lower side of the strut assembly. Do not remove the bolts.
  7. Partially lower the vehicle.
  8. Remove the 3 nuts from the top of the strut.
  9. Remove the 2 nuts and the 2 bolts (1,2) from the lower side of the strut.
  10. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
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