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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 589 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLEAF SPRING REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the fuel tank except crew cab and ZR2 models.
  3. Remove the EVAP canister (2-door Utility models only; except ZR2 models).
  4. Remove the spare tire, if necessary.
  5. Remove the muffler, if necessary.
  6. Support the rear axle in order to relieve the tension on the leaf springs.
  7. Remove the leaf spring U-bolt retaining nuts.
    Fig 1: Removing Leaf Spring U-Bolts
    G00357821Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the leaf spring U-bolts.
  9. Rotate anchor plate out of way.
  10. Remove the spring shackle to leaf spring mounting nut and bolt.
    Fig 2: Removing Spring Shackle-To-Leaf Spring Mounting Nut & Bolt
    G00357822Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the leaf spring to front bracket mounting nut and bolt.
    Fig 3: Removing Leaf Spring-To-Front Bracket Mounting Nut & Bolt
    G00357823Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the leaf spring from the vehicle.
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