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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 Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Important:  Do not loosen the nut in order to insert the cotter pin.

  1. Install the ball joint (3) and the nut (4) to the steering knuckle (2).
    Fig 1: Installing Ball Joint To Steering Knuckle
    G01545748Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 103 N.m (76.0 lb ft). Tighten the nut up to 1/6 additional turn in order to insert the cotter pin.

  2. Install a NEW cotter pin (5) to the ball joint stud. Bend the cotter pin ends in order to retain the nut.
  3. Install the front wheel bearing and the disc brake shield to the steering knuckle. Refer to WHEEL HUB, BEARING, AND SEAL REPLACEMENT  .

    Important:  Do not tighten the nuts or the bolts.

  4. Install the following components to the lower side of the strut assembly:
    • The steering knuckle
    • The 2 bolts
    • The 2 nuts

    Important:  Do not loosen the nut in order to insert the cotter pin.

  5. Install the outer tie rod and the nut to the steering knuckle.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the outer tie rod nut to 49 N.m (36 lb ft). Tighten the nut up to 1/6 additional turn in order to insert the cotter pin.

  6. Install a NEW cotter pin to the tie rod ball joint stud. Bend the cotter pin ends in order to retain the nut.
  7. Install the front brake rotor. Refer to FRONT BRAKE ROTOR .
  8. Install a NEW drive shaft nut while an assistant applies the brakes.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 216 N.m (159 lb ft).

  9. Stake the drive shaft nut into the slot on the wheel drive shaft.
  10. Install the bolt (3) and the 2 nuts (1,2) to the control arm.
    Fig 2: Installing Bolt And Nuts To Control Arm
    G01545749Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt and the 2 nuts to 89 N.m (65.6 lb ft).

  11. Tighten the nuts and the bolts on the lower side of the strut assembly.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nuts and bolts to 220 N.m (162.3 lb ft).

  12. If the vehicle has ABS, install the ABS wheel speed sensor to the knuckle. Refer to WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Antilock Brake System.
  13. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Measure the front wheel alignment. Adjust as necessary. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.
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