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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 823 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 4.3L (UNIT REPAIR))REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSENGINE BLOCK PLUG REMOVAL

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Engine Block Plug Removal

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Engine Block Plug Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Tools Required

J 41712 Oil Pressure Switch Socket

CAUTION: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION .

Remove the knock sensor retaining bolt (1).
Remove the knock sensor (2).

Fig 1: Knock Sensor & Retaining Bolt
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Remove the engine oil pressure gage sensor using the J 41712 .

Fig 2: Removing Engine Oil Pressure Gage Sensor Using J 41712
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Remove the engine oil pressure sensor fitting.

Fig 3: Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Fitting
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Remove the transmission locator dowel straight pins, if required.

Fig 4: Transmission Locator Dowel Straight Pins
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Remove the engine block left side oil gallery plug.
Remove the engine block left rear oil gallery plug.
Remove the engine block right rear oil gallery plug.

Fig 5: Engine Oil Gallery Plugs
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Remove the expansion cup plug from the camshaft rear bearing hole and discard.

Fig 6: Camshaft Rear Bearing Expansion Cup Plug
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Remove the expansion cup plug from the balance shaft rear bearing hole and discard.

Fig 7: Balance Shaft Rear Bearing Expansion Cup Plug
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Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal housing locator spring type S pin, if required.

Fig 8: Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal Housing Locator Spring Type S Pin
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Remove the front oil gallery plugs or balls from the front of the engine block and discard.
Insert a 3/8 x 26 inch rod into the rear oil gallery holes in order to drive out the front oil gallery plugs or balls.

Fig 9: Front Oil Gallery Plugs Or Balls
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Remove the engine block core hole plugs.
1. 13.1. Use a suitable tool in order to drive the engine block core hole plugs into the coolant jacket.
2. 13.2. Use a suitable tool in order to pull the engine block core hole plugs from the coolant jacket.
3. 13.3. Discard the engine block core hole plugs.
Fig 10: Engine Block Core Hole Plugs
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Remove the oil filter bypass valve and discard.

Fig 11: Oil Filter Bypass Valve
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