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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 867 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSCOIL SPRING REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Support the rear axle.
  3. Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) sensor, if equipped. Refer to REAR POSITION SENSOR LINK ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT--ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION in Electronic Suspension Control (ESC).
    Fig 1: Removing Coil Spring And Upper Insulator
    G01455525Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut from the frame.
    Fig 2: Removing Stabilizer Shaft Link Retaining Nut From Frame
    G01455526Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the lower shock absorber nut and bolt from the rear axle.
  6. Lower the rear axle until the springs are fully unloaded.
  7. Remove the coil spring and the upper insulator.
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Shock Absorber Nut And Bolt From Rear Axle
    G01455527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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