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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 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 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   in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut.
    Fig 1: Removing Outer Tie Rod Retaining Nut
    G01597341Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using J 24319-B  .
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Outer Tie Rod From Steering Knuckle
    G01597342Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
  6. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link and washer from the lower control arm.
    Fig 3: Removing Stabilizer Shaft Link Lower Retaining Nut
    G01597343Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the shock module yoke lower mounting nut.
    Fig 4: Removing Shock Module Yoke Lower Mounting Nut
    G01597344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the shock module yoke from the lower control arm using J 24319-B  .
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Shock Module Yoke From Lower Control Arm
    G01597345Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.
    IMPORTANT: Note the direction the bolts are removed for installation.
  10. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.
    Fig 6: Removing Lower Control Arm To Lower Control Arm Bracket Mounting Bolts
    G01597346Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove lower ball joint retaining nut.
    Fig 7: Removing Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    G01597347Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect lower ball joint from steering knuckle using J 43631. 
    IMPORTANT: Take care not to disengage the axle shaft from the transmission (4WD Only).
  13. Pivot the lower control arm outward and downward in order to disconnect the lower control arm from the lower control arm bracket.
  14. Remove the lower control arm from the steering knuckle.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Lower Ball Joint From Steering Knuckle
    G01597348Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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