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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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IMPORTANT:
  • Do not reuse the crankshaft oil seal or front cover gasket.
  • Do not apply any type of sealant to the front cover gasket (unless specified).
  • The special tool in this procedure is used to properly center the front crankshaft front oil seal.
    • All gasket surfaces should be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.
    • The crankshaft front oil seal MUST be centered in relation to the crankshaft.
    • An improperly aligned front cover may cause premature front oil seal wear and/or engine oil leaks.
  1. Apply a 5 mm (0.20 in) bead of sealant GM P/N 12378190, or equivalent 20 mm (0.80 in) long to the oil pan to engine block junction.
    Fig 1: Installing Front Cover Gasket And Cover
    G02129193Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the front cover gasket and cover.
  3. Install the front cover bolts until snug. Do not overtighten.
  4. Install the oil pan-to-front cover bolts until snug. Do not over tighten.
  5. Install J 41476  to the front cover.
  6. Align the tapered legs of the J 41476  with the machined alignment surfaces on the front cover.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Install the crankshaft balancer bolt until snug. Do not overtighten.

    Tighten 

    1. 7.1. Tighten the oil pan to front cover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
    2. 7.2. Tighten the engine front cover bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
  8. Remove the J 41476  .
  9. Install a NEW crankshaft front oil seal. Refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT   .
  10. Install the water pump. Refer to WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (5.3L ENGINE)  in Engine Cooling.
    Fig 2: Installing Front and Rear Cover Alignment Tool To Front Cover
    G02129194Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the A/C compressor and bracket. Refer to COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT (BODY TYPE VIN 3)  or COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT (BODY TYPE VIN 6)  in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
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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.