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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1032 (FRONT DRIVE AXLE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY BUSHING REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the lower differential carrier assembly bushing by performing the following steps:
    1. Install the J 21474-18 (1), the thrust bearing (2), the J 36616-2 (3), the J 36616-1 (4), and the forcing screw (5) as shown.
    2. While holding the forcing screw, slowly tighten the J 21474-18 until the bushing has stopped against the step on the bushing and is centered within the differential carrier assembly bushing bore.
    2. Fig 1: Installing Lower Differential Carrier Assembly Bushing Using J 21474-18, Thrust Bearing, J 36616-2, J 36616-1, & Forcing Screw
    GM892851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the upper differential carrier assembly bushing by performing the following steps:
    1. Install the J 21474-18 (1), the thrust bearing (2), the J 36616-2 (3), the J 36616-1 (4), and the forcing screw (5) as shown.
    2. While holding the forcing screw, slowly tighten the J 21474-18 until the bushing has stopped against the step on the bushing and is centered within the differential carrier assembly bushing bore.
    3. Fig 2: Installing Upper Differential Carrier Assembly Bushing J 21474-18, Thrust Bearing, J 36616-2, J 36616-1, & Forcing Screw
    GM893253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
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