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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1389 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (AWD)REMOVAL 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 rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    3. Fig 1: Park Brake Cable And Bolts Location
    GM829791Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the 2 bolts (2,3) in order to separate the park brake cable (1) from the lower control arm.
    4. Fig 2: Stabilizer Shaft, Link And Nuts
    GM830000Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the nut (4) and the stabilizer shaft link stud from the lower control arm.
    5. Fig 3: Suspension Components
    GM829795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Support the lower control arm (15) with a jack.
  6. Use paint in order to place match marks on the 2 cams (5,6) and on the lower control arm.
  7. Remove the nut (8) and the bolt (7).
  8. Remove the nut (4) and the cam (5).
  9. Remove the cam bolt (6).
  10. Remove the nut and the bolt in order to separate the shock absorber from the lower control arm.
  11. Remove the nut (1) and the bolt (3).
  12. Remove the 3 bolts (10,11,12) and the lower control arm from the vehicle.
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