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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1996 (TRANSFER CASE - GETRAG 760)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS - ON VEHICLETRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (LY7)REMOVAL 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. Drain the transfer case fluid. Refer to Transfer Case Fluid Replacement .
  3. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  4. Remove the right wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  5. Remove both catalytic converters. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LZ4) or Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LY7) or Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LCS) and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LZ4) or Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LY7 ) or Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LCS) .
    6. Fig 1: Identifying Transfer Case Mounting Bracket & Bolts
    GM1962376Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the transfer case mounting bracket bolts (1, 2, 4).
  7. Remove the transfer case mounting bracket (3).
  8. Support the transaxle with a jackstand.
  9. Remove the rear transmission mount and bracket. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (FWD) or Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (AWD with LZ4) or Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (AWD with LY7) .
    10. Fig 2: Identifying Transfer Case & Bolts
    GM1957209Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the bolts (1) securing the transfer case to the transaxle.
  11. Remove the transfer case (2) from the transaxle.
    12. Fig 3: Identifying Transfer Case Heat Shield & Bolts
    GM1885484Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. If replacing the transfer case, complete the following steps.
    • Remove the transfer case heat shield bolts (1).
    • Remove the transfer case heat shield (2).
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