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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise the vehicle.
  2. Remove the engine protection shield, if equipped.
  3. Remove the steering damper from the relay rod, if equipped. Refer to Steering Damper Replacement .

    Important:  Use the proper tool in order to separate all the tie rod and the ball joints.

  4. Remove the tie rod ends (6). Refer to Tie Rod Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: Steering Linkage Components
    G01667079Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the idler arm ball stud nut (10). Do not reuse the nut.
  6. Remove the pitman arm nut (8). Do not reuse the nut.
  7. Remove the relay rod from the idler arm ball stud using the J 24319-B  .
    8. Fig 2: Removing Relay Rod
    G01667080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the relay rod from the pitman arm ball stud using the J 24319-B  .
  9. Remove the relay rod from the vehicle.
  10. Inspect the threads on the tie rod ends for damage.
  11. Inspect the ball stud threads for damage.
  12. Inspect the ball stud seals for excessive damage.
  13. Clean the threads on the ball studs.
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