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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the lower control arm to the vehicle. See Figure.
  2. Support the lower control arm with a jack stand.
  3. Install the cam bolts, washers, and nuts retaining the lower control arm to crossmember.
    1. Place the cam bolts at the position marked during removal.
    2. Due to a required wheel alignment, tighten the cam bolts but do not set them to the final torque specification at this time.
    NOTE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
  4. Install the lower control arm ball joint stud into the suspension knuckle. See Figure. It may be necessary to use an Allen wrench to keep the ball joint stud from spinning while tightening the ball joint stud nut.
    • Tighten the lower control arm ball joint stud nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft) to seat the ball joint stud.
    • Turn the nut an additional 3 1/2 flats.
    • Check the ball joint stud nut for a minimum final torque of 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
  5. Install the stabilizer shaft link to control arm. See Figure. Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nuts to 72 N.m (53 lb ft).
  6. Install the shock absorber to the lower control arm. See Figure. Tighten the shock absorber lower mounting bolt to 220 N.m (162 lb ft).
  7. Install the transverse spring (1) to the lower control arm. See Figure.
  8. Install the transverse spring insulators and mounting bolts (2).
  9. Remove the jack stand.
  10. Set the transverse spring stud height (1) to the height measured during removal. See Figure.
  11. Release and remove J 33432-A from the transverse spring.
  12. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in TIRES AND WHEELS article.
  13. Perform a rear wheel alignment. For 2003, refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in SPECIFICATIONS article. For 2004, refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in SPECIFICATIONS article.
    • Tighten the lower control arm (front) cam bolt to 145 N.m (107 lb ft).
    • Tighten the lower control arm (rear) cam bolt to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).
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