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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1862 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTRAILING ARM REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Trailing Arm Bracket To Body Bolts
    GM930291Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the trailing arm bracket to body bolts.
  3. Remove the trailing arm bushing to bracket nut and bolt.
    4. Fig 2: Park Brake Cable Clip & Trailing Arm
    GM930316Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the park brake cable clip from the trailing arm.
    5. Fig 3: Trailing Blade & Knuckle Bolts
    GM929573Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the trailing arm to knuckle bolts.
  6. Remove the trailing arm.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • 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.