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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1724 (REAR WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING GEAR MOTOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important:  Make sure the O-ring is seated in the O-ring groove.

  1. Install the O-ring seal (1) to the steering gear.
    Fig 1: Steering Gear O-Ring Seal
    G01479953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the steering gear motor (2) to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the bolts (1) retaining the steering gear motor (2) to the steering gear.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the 6 mm (0.24 in) steering gear motor retaining bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the 4 mm (0.16 in) steering gear motor retaining bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

    Fig 2: Steering Gear Motor & Bolts
    G01479954Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Route the wiring harness in the same location as the wiring was removed.

  4. Connect the electrical connectors to the control module (2).
    Fig 3: Control Module
    G01479955Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the rear position sensor.
  6. Connect the wire harness retaining clips.
    Fig 4: Electrical Connector
    G01479956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the spare tire to the vehicle.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Installing Spare Tire
    G01479957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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