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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1431 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSHOCK, SHOCK COMPONENT, AND/OR SPRING REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
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.
NOTE: Use care when handling the coil springs in order to avoid chipping or scratching the coating. Damage to the coating will result in premature failure of the coil springs.
  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 shock module from the vehicle. Refer to SHOCK MODULE REPLACEMENT   . 
    Fig 1: Removing Shock Module Yoke To Shock Absorber Pinch Bolt And Nut
    G01597383Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt and nut.
  5. Spread the shock module yoke at the pinch bolt using a flat bladed tool.
  6. Remove the shock module yoke from the shock absorber.
    Fig 2: Spreading Shock Module Yoke At Pinch Bolt
    G01597384Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install pieces of heater hose to the shock module spring where J 45400  contacts lower part of spring.
  8. Install the shock module (2) into the J 45400  (1).
    Fig 3: Installing Shock Module Into Tool
    G01597385Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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