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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation 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.
    Fig 1: Suspension Components
    GM829795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If you are replacing the lower control arm (15), copy the match marks from the old components to the new components.
  2. Raise and support the lower control arm with a jack.
    3. IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the nuts or the bolts. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tire and wheel assemblies before tightening the nuts and the bolts.
  3. Install the bolt (3) and the nut (1) in order to retain the lower control arm to the crossmember.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the 3 bolts (10,11,12) and the lower control arm to the body.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 65 N.m (47.9 lb ft).

  5. Install the nut (8) and the bolt (7) in order to retain the lower control arm to the knuckle.
  6. Align the match marks and install the cam bolt (6).
  7. Align the match marks and install the cam (5) and the nut (4).
  8. Install the bolt and the nut in order to retain the shock absorber to the lower control arm.
    9. Fig 2: Stabilizer Shaft, Link And Nuts
    GM830000Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the nut (4) and the stabilizer shaft link stud to the lower control arm.
    10. Fig 3: Park Brake Cable And Bolts Location
    GM829791Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the 2 bolts (2,3) in order to retain the park brake cable to the lower control arm.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 5.4 N.m (47.79 lb in).

  11. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Bounce the rear of the vehicle in order to stabilize the suspension.
    14. Fig 4: Suspension Components
    GM829795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. With the weight of the vehicle on the tire and wheel assemblies, tighten the nut (1) and the bolt (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut and the bolt to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).

  15. Tighten the nut and the bolt on that retain the shock absorber to the lower control arm.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut and the bolt to 140 N.m (103.3 lb ft).

  16. Align the match marks and tighten the nut (4) the bolt (6).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut and the bolt to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).

  17. Tighten the nut (8) and the bolt (7).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut and the bolt to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).

  18. Tighten the nut and the stabilizer shaft link stud.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 44 N.m (32.5 lb ft).

  19. Measure the wheel alignment. Adjust if necessary. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.
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