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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 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Transverse Spring Using J 33432-A
    GM65337Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Using the J 33432-A  , remove the front transverse spring. See Special Tools and Equipment . Refer to Front Transverse Spring Replacement .
    4. Fig 2: View Of Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Connector
    GM581404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the wheel speed sensor.
    5. Fig 3: Shock Absorber ESC Harness Connector
    GM581266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) electrical connector from the shock, if equipped.
    6. Fig 4: Lower Shock Absorber & Bolts
    GM65335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the shock absorber from the lower control arm.
    7. Fig 5: Stabilizer Shaft Link & Lower Control Arm
    GM172678Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.
    8. Fig 6: Lower Control Arm Ball Joint, Stud & Nuts
    GM168544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Loosen the ball joint stud nut but do not remove the nut.
    9. Fig 7: J 42188, Lower Ball Joint Stud & Nut
    GM340932Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Using J 42188  separate the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle.
  10. Remove J 42188  and the ball joint stud nut (2).
  11. Remove the ball joint stud from the steering knuckle.
    12. Fig 8: Lower Control Arm & Bolts
    GM65339Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Mark the position of the cam bolts for orientation when installing.
  13. Remove the cam bolts, washers, and nuts retaining the control arm to the crossmember.
  14. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle.
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