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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1558 (TRANSFER CASE - NVG 246-NP8 (TWO SPEED AUTOMATIC))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTRANSFER CASE ADAPTER REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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IMPORTANT: If the gasket or the seal becomes damaged, replace it. DO NOT use any type of silicone sealer or liquid gasket maker in place of the seal or gasket.
  1. Install a NEW transfer case adapter seal.
  2. Install the transfer case adapter.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the transfer case adapter bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Transfer Case Adapter, Bolts & Seal
    G01481172Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the transmission mount.
    Fig 2: Transmission Mount
    G01481173Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the transmission mount bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Transmission Mount Bolts
    G01481174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the crossmember.
  7. Install the crossmember bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

    Fig 4: Crossmember & Bolts
    G01481175Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the transmission mount nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  9. Remove the transmission jack.
    Fig 5: Transmission Mount Nut
    G01481176Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install a NEW transfer case gasket, if necessary.
  11. Install the transfer case. Refer to Transfer Case Assembly Replacement .
  12. Check the fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.
    Fig 6: Transfer Case Gasket
    G01481177Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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