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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1862 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSUPPORT REAR DRIVE MODULE MOUNTING BUSHING REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. 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 .
  2. Remove the production muffler and resonator as an assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement (Production Assembly) or Muffler Replacement (Service Part) .
  3. Remove the rear stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: Removing/Installing RDM Rear Mounting Bracket
    GM929547Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the rear drive module bracket to support bolt and nut. Discard the nut.
  5. Remove the rear drive module to rear drive module bolts and nuts. Discard the nuts.
  6. Remove the rear drive module bracket from the vehicle.
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Bushing Removal/Installation Tool
    GM932554Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the J 44866  to the support assembly in the following procedure.
    1. Position the large part of the tool over the bushing flange and against the frame.
    2. Install the bolt and washer.
    3. Install the small part of the tool against the bushing.
    4. Lube the threads of the J 44866  with extreme pressure (EP) lube.
      5. IMPORTANT: Ensure the small end of the tool is aligned with the bushing.
    5. Install the bearing, washer and nut.
    6. Tighten the J 44866  in order to remove the bushing from the support assembly.
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