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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  3. If the transverse spring is to be replaced, measure the front spring adjuster bolt gap (1).

    This measurement will be used in the installation procedure to setup the vehicle trim height.

    Fig 1: Measuring Front Spring Adjuster Bolt Gap
    G01419372Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  During this procedure, use care not to scratch the transverse spring.

  4. Install the transverse spring compressor J 33432-A  to the transverse spring.
  5. Compress the transverse spring.
    Fig 2: Installing Transverse Spring Compressor J 33432-A To Transverse Spring
    G01419373Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the lower shock absorber mounting bolts from one of the lower control arms.
    Fig 3: Removing Lower Shock Absorber Mounting Bolts From Lower Control Arms
    G01419374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Stabilizer Shaft Link From Lower Control Arm
    G01419375Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Loosen the lower ball joint stud nut (2) on the lower control arm. Do not remove the nut.
    Fig 5: Separating Lower Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle
    G01419376Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Separate the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle using ball joint separator tool J 42188  .
  10. Remove the ball joint separator tool.
  11. Remove the lower ball joint stud nut and discard.
    Fig 6: Removing Lower Ball Joint Stud Nut
    G01419377Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Support the lower control arms with jackstand.
  13. Mark the position of the cam bolts for reference at reinstallation.
  14. Remove the cam bolts from the lower control arm.
    Fig 7: Removing Cam Bolts From Lower Control Arm
    G01419378Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the lower control arm.
  16. Remove the transverse spring bolts and retainers.
    Fig 8: Removing Transverse Spring Bolts And Retainers
    G01419379Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Discard the old transverse spring bolts
  18. Remove the transverse spring from the vehicle.
  19. Remove the transverse spring compressor from the transverse spring, if the spring is to be replaced.
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