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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the coil spring and upper mounting plate to the J 45400  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  2. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.
    Fig 1: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
    GM743241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the shock absorber to the shock module.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the shock absorber retaining nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the shock absorber retaining nut to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Shock Absorber Upper Retaining Nut
    GM743242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the shock module (2) from the J 45400  (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
    Fig 3: Compressing/Releasing Lower Part Of Shock Spring
    GM743246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the pieces of heater hose from the shock module spring.
  7. Install the shock module yoke to the shock absorber.
  8. Install the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

    Fig 4: View Of Shock Module Yoke To Shock Absorber Pinch Bolt & Nut
    GM744322Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the shock module to the vehicle. Refer to Shock Module Replacement .
  10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
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