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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
  3. Remove the cruise control cable from the engine and reposition the cable away from the engine.

    Refer to CRUISE CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENT .

    CAUTION: In order to avoid possible injury or vehicle damage, always replace the accelerator control cable with a NEW cable whenever you remove the engine from the vehicle.

    In order to avoid cruise control cable damage, position the cable out of the way while you remove or install the engine. Do not pry or lean against the cruise control cable and do not kink the cable. You must replace a damaged cable. 

  4. Remove and discard the accelerator control cable from the engine and reposition the cable away from the engine.
  5. Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
  6. Disconnect the radiator hoses from the engine.
  7. Disconnect the heater hoses from the engine.
  8. Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - LEFT  and ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - RIGHT  .

    Important:  Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .

  9. Disconnect the fuel lines at quick connects.
  10. Remove the upper engine wiring harness from engine and transmission.
  11. Remove the vacuum hoses from the engine. Refer to VACUUM HOSE ROUTING .
  12. Remove the vacuum brake booster hose.
  13. Remove the automatic transaxle range selector cable. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR CABLE REPLACEMENT .
  14. Raise and support the vehicle.
  15. Drain the engine oil. Refer to ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT  .
  16. Remove the lower engine wiring harness from engine and transmission.
  17. Remove the three-way catalytic converter.
  18. Remove rear prop shaft. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  19. Remove the front tires and wheels.
  20. Remove lower radiator baffle assembly.
  21. Remove the engine splash shields. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT -- ENGINE .
  22. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arms. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT .
  23. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to STEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT .
  24. Remove the lower ball joints from the knuckles. Refer to LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT .
  25. Remove the transaxle cooler lines and bracket from the transaxle.
  26. Remove A/C compressor bolts and position compressor aside.
  27. Disconnect the drive axles from the transaxle. Refer to AXLE SHAFT .
  28. Secure the drive axles to the steering knuckle/struts.
    CAUTION: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion steering gear stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or intermediate shaft. This damage may cause loss of steering control which could result in an accident and possible personal injury
  29. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt from the steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  30. Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the transaxle table.
  31. Remove the frame bolts.
  32. Raise the vehicle in order to separate the powertrain/frame assembly from the vehicle.
  33. Remove starter.
  34. Remove the engine flywheel to torque converter bolts.
    Fig 1: Installing Engine Hoist To Engine
    G01500602Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  35. Install engine hoist to engine.
  36. Remove engine mount to frame nuts.
  37. Remove the engine-to-transaxle bolts (3, 4, 5, 6) and studs (1,2).
  38. Separate and remove the engine from the transaxle/frame and install to the engine stand.
    Fig 2: Separating Engine From Transaxle/Frame
    G01500603Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.