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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

CROSSMEMBER Replacement - AWD: Installation

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. If you are replacing a control arm, copy the match marks from the old components to the new components.
  2. Install the differential carrier and the support to the crossmember.
    NOTE: Do not tighten the nuts or the bolts on the suspension components. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tire and wheel assemblies before tightening the nuts and the bolts.
  3. Install the nut and the bolt in order to retain the left rear lower control arm to the crossmember.
    Fig 1: Locating Control Arm Components
    G00370986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the nut and the bolt in order to retain the right rear lower control arm to the crossmember.
  5. Align the match marks and install the cam and the cam bolt and the left rear upper control arm to the crossmember.
  6. Install the nut to the cam bolt on the left rear upper control arm.
  7. Align the match marks and install the cam and the cam bolt and the right rear upper control arm to the crossmember.
  8. Install the nut to the cam bolt on the right rear upper control arm.
  9. Install the rear wheel drive shafts. Refer to AXLE SHAFT .
  10. Install backing plates and the knuckles. Refer to KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT - AWD .
  11. Install the left rear park brake cable to the backing plate. Refer to PARK BRAKE HARDWARE .
  12. Install the right rear park brake cable to the backing plate. Refer to PARK BRAKE HARDWARE .
  13. Install the brake shoes and the brake hardware. Refer to BRAKE SHOES .
  14. Install the brake drums. Refer to BRAKE DRUM .
  15. Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - FWD  or STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - AWD  .
  16. Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT - AWD .
  17. Use a jack in order to raise the rear drive module.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  18. Install the 2 nuts (1,2) and the 2 bolts (3,4) in order to retain the crossmember and the rear drive module to the body. See Figure. Tighten the nuts and the bolts to 105 N.m (77.4 lb ft).
  19. Install the 3 bolts (1,3,4) in order to retain the front of the left rear lower control arm (2) to the body. See Figure. Tighten the bolts to 65 N.m (47.9 lb ft).
  20. Install the 3 bolts in order to retain the front of the right rear lower control arm to the body. Tighten the bolts to 65 N.m (47.9 lb ft).
  21. Install the nut and the bolt in order to retain the left rear shock absorber to the lower control arm.
  22. Install the nut and the bolt in order to retain the right rear shock absorber to the lower control arm.
  23. Install the brake pipe to the left wheel cylinder. Tighten the brake pipe fitting to 15 N.m (11.1 lb ft).
  24. Install the brake pipe to the right wheel cylinder. Tighten the brake pipe fitting to 15 N.m (11.1 lb ft).
  25. If the vehicle has ABS, install the 2 rear wheel speed sensors and pigtails. Refer to WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT - REAR in ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM .
  26. Install the left rear park brake cable to the equalizer. Refer to PARK BRAKE CABLE EQUALIZER .
  27. Install the right rear park brake cable to the equalizer. Refer to PARK BRAKE CABLE EQUALIZER .
  28. Install the propeller shaft.
  29. Install the catalytic converter.
  30. Install the 2 rear tire and wheel assemblies.
  31. Lower the vehicle.
  32. Bounce the rear of the vehicle in order to stabilize the suspension.
    NOTE: The weight of the vehicle must be on the tire and wheel assemblies.
  33. Tighten the nut and the bolt that retains the left rear upper control arm to the knuckle. Tighten the nut and the bolt to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).
  34. Tighten the nut and the bolt that retains the right rear upper control arm to the knuckle. Tighten the nut and the bolt to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).
  35. Align the match marks and tighten the nut and the cam bolt that retains the left rear upper control arm to the crossmember. Tighten the nut and the bolt to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).
  36. Align the match marks and tighten the nut and the cam bolt that retains the right rear upper control arm to the crossmember. Tighten the nut and the bolt to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).
  37. Tighten the nut and the bolt (1) that retains the left rear lower control arm to the crossmember (2). Tighten the nut and the bolt to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).
  38. Tighten the nut and the bolt that retains the right rear lower control arm to the crossmember. Tighten the nut and the bolt to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).
  39. Tighten the nut and the bolt on that retains the left rear shock absorber to the lower control arm. Tighten the nut and the bolt to 140 N.m (103.3 lb ft).
  40. Tighten the nut and the bolt on that retains the right rear shock absorber to the lower control arm. Tighten the nut and the bolt to 140 N.m (103.3 lb ft).
  41. Align the match marks and tighten the nut and the bolt that retains the rear of the left rear lower control arm to the knuckle. Tighten the nut and the bolt to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).
  42. Align the match marks and tighten the nut and the bolt that retains the rear of the right rear lower control arm to the knuckle. Tighten the nut and the bolt to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).
  43. Tighten the nut and the bolt that retains the front of the left rear lower control arm to the knuckle. Tighten the nut and the bolt to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).
  44. Tighten the nut and the bolt that retains the front of the right rear lower control arm to the knuckle. Tighten the nut and the bolt to 74 N.m (54.6 lb ft).
  45. Bleed the brake system. Refer to BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
  46. Measure the wheel alignment. Adjust if necessary.
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