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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1500 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSUPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Upper Control Arm, Bolts & Shims
    GM198410Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the upper control arm to the vehicle.
    2. IMPORTANT: The upper control arm shims will have an effect on the camber and the caster. Make sure to use an equal thickness of shims on both sides of each individual upper control arm bushing.
  2. Install the upper control arm shims.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the upper control arm mounting bolts to the upper control arm and frame rail.

    Tighten:  Tighten the upper control arm mounting bolts to 65 N.m (48 lb ft).

    4. Fig 2: Upper Ball Joint Stud & Upper Control Arm
    GM171474Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the upper ball joint stud into the upper control arm. It will be necessary to use an Allen wrench to keep the ball joint stud from spinning while tightening the ball joint stud nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the upper control arm ball joint stud nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft) plus 250 degrees.

    5. Fig 3: ESC Sensor Link
    GM581252Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the ESC sensor link.
  6. Remove the jackstand.
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
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