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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the lower control arm.
  2. Install the control arm bolts and nuts. Do not tighten at this time.

    Important:  Align the ball stud cotter pin hole parallel to the knuckle in order to ease the cotter pin installation.

  3. Install the ball stud to the knuckle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Install the ball stud castle nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the ball stud castle nut to

    20 N.m + 120 degrees (15 lb ft + 120 degrees).

    Fig 1: Installing Lower Control Arm
    G01490289Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Do NOT loosen the ball stud nut in order to align the ball stud nut slots to the ball stud cotter pin hole.

  5. If necessary, tighten the ball stud castle nut in order to align the ball stud castle nut slot (1) to the ball stud cotter pin hole (2) as shown.
    Fig 2: Ball Stud Castle Nut Slot & Ball Stud Cotter Pin Hole
    G01490290Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Ensure that the cotter pin ends do NOT contact the ABS wheel speed sensor, the ABS sensor connector or the drive axle.

  6. Install a NEW cotter pin and bend the ends as shown in either example.
  7. Install the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement  .
  8. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor jumper harness to the harness retainer clips, if equipped.
    Fig 3: Installing Cotter Pin
    G01490291Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor connector (2), if equipped.

    Important:  This is a prevailing torque type fastener. This fastener may be reused ONLY if:

    • The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust.
    • The fastener develops 3 N.m (27 lb in) of torque against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.

    If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.

  10. Install the lower control arm nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the lower control arm nuts to 113 N.m (83 lb ft).

  11. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Installing ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
    G01490292Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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