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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the lower control arm to the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Installing Cam Bolts, Washers, And Nuts Retaining Control Arm To Crossmember
    G01419416Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Install the cam bolts, washers, and nuts retaining control arm to the crossmember.

    • Place the cam bolts at the position marked during disassembly.
    • Due to a required wheel alignment, tighten the cam bolts but do not set to final torque specifications at this time.
  2. Support the lower control arm with a jackstand.
  3. Install the lower ball joint stud to the steering knuckle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Install the lower control arm ball joint stud nut.

    It may be necessary to use an Allen wrench to keep the ball joint stud from spinning while tightening the ball joint stud nut.

    Fig 2: Installing Lower Ball Joint Stud To Steering Knuckle
    G01419417Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    1. 4.1. Tighten the lower control arm ball joint stud nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft) to seat the ball joint stud.
    2. 4.2. Turn the ball joint stud nut an additional 210 degrees.
    3. 4.3. Check the ball joint stud nut for a minimum final torque of 55 N.m (41 lb ft).
  5. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arm.
    Fig 3: Installing Stabilizer Shaft Link To Lower Control Arm
    G01419418Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the stabilizer shaft link nut to 72 N.m (53 lb ft).

  6. Install the front transverse spring. Refer to FRONT TRANSVERSE SPRING REPLACEMENT  .
  7. Remove the spring compressor tool J 33432-A  .
    Fig 4: Removing Spring Compressor Tool
    G01419419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the shock absorber to the lower control arm.
    Fig 5: Connecting Shock Absorber To Lower Control Arm
    G01419420Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the shock absorber lower mounting nuts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

  9. Connect the ESC electrical connector to the shock, if equipped.
    Fig 6: Connecting ESC Electrical Connector To Shock
    G01419421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the electrical connector to the wheel speed sensor.
    Fig 7: Connecting Electrical Connector To Wheel Speed Sensor
    G01419422Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the jackstand.
  12. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Perform a front wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the lower control arm cam bolt nuts to 170 N.m (125 lb ft).

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