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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Transfer Case Bracket Bolts And Upper/Lower Bolts
    GM840160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the right side transfer case mounting bracket to the transfer case.
  2. Install the 2 bracket-to-transfer case retaining bolts (2).
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

  3. Install the upper transfer case bracket.
  4. Install the 3 lower bracket bolts (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

  5. Raise the transfer case into position and slide it onto the transaxle.
    6. Fig 2: Front/Rear Transfer Case Retaining Nuts
    GM840677Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the 6 transfer case-to-transaxle nuts (1) and (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the 6 transfer case-to-transaxle nuts to 69 N.m (51 lb ft).

    7. Fig 3: Engine Mount Bracket
    GM840615Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the left rear engine mount bracket (1) to the engine block.

    Tighten:  Tighten the 3 bolts to 64 N.m (47 lb ft).

    8. Fig 4: Transfer Case Bracket Bolts And Upper/Lower Bolts
    GM840160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the 2 upper transfer case bracket bolts (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

  9. Install the right side transfer case mounting bracket-to-engine block mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

  10. Install the engine and transaxle assembly into the vehicle. Refer to Engine Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
    11. Fig 5: Transfer Case Drain Plug And Oil Level/Filler Plug
    GM828067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the transfer case drain plug with a new gasket (1) in the transfer case.

    Tighten:  Tighten the drain plug to 49 N.m (36 lb ft).

  12. Remove the oil level/filler plug from the transfer case (2).
  13. Add approximately 0.8 liters (1.7 pints) of 80W-90 API GL5 lubricant, or the equivalent, into the transfer case oil level/filler plug hole. The oil level should be even with the bottom of the oil level/filler plug hole (2).
  14. Install the transfer case oil level/filler plug (2) with a new gasket into the transfer case.

    Tighten:  Tighten the transfer case oil level/filler plug (2) to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

  15. Lower the vehicle.
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