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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Assembly Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Assembly Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the coil spring and upper strut mount to the J 45400  .
  2. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.
  3. Install the strut to the coil and upper strut mount.
    Fig 1: Installing Strut To Coil & Upper Strut Mount
    G01569460Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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