Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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.
- If you are replacing the upper control arm (1), copy the match marks from the old components to the new components.
- Align the match marks and install the upper control arm and the cam bolt to the rear suspension crossmember.
- Align the match marks and install the cam and the nut to the cam bolt.
- Install the nut (2) and the bolt (3) in order to retain the upper control arm to the knuckle.
- Install the rear drive module. Refer to Crossmember Replacement (AWD) .
- With the weight of the vehicle on the tire and wheel assemblies, tighten the 2 nuts and the 2 bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts and the bolts to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).
- Measure the wheel alignment. Adjust if necessary. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.
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.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.