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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1639 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSUPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Removal 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.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the upper ball joint to upper control arm pinch bolt and nut.

Fig 1: View Of Upper Control Arm To The Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt And Nut
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle.
Disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the upper control arm.

Fig 2: View Of ABS Harness
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If removing the left side, remove the battery tray. Refer toBATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.
Gently pry out on inner fender body panel to access forward facing bolt.

Fig 3: Accessing Forward Facing Bolt
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the upper control arm mounting bolts.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Upper Control Arm Mounting Bolts
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Remove the upper control arm.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.