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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 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  4. Remove the shock absorber lower nut and the bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (4WD)  or Shock Absorber Replacement (RWD) .
    Fig 1: Remove Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    G01480086Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the torsion bars. Refer to Torsion Bar Replacement .
  6. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT  .
  7. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.
  8. Disconnect the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 43631  and J 45851. 
    Fig 2: Disconnect Lower Ball Joint Stud
    G01480087Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the 15-series washers.
  10. Remove the lower control arm bolts.
    Fig 3: Remove Lower Control Arm Nuts, Bolts & 15-Series Washer
    G01480088Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the 25/35-series washers.
  12. Remove the lower control arm bolts.
  13. Remove the lower control arm.
    Fig 4: Remove Lower Control Arm, Nuts, Bolts & 25/35-Series Washers
    G01480089Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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