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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1721 (REAR WHEEL STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREAR POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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Important:  Make sure the O-ring (1) is installed.

  1. Install the rear wheel position sensor (2) to the steering gear.

    Important:  Be careful to maintain the position of the replacement sensor.

  2. Remove the pin retaining the position of the new sensor and immediately install the sensor to the steering gear.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the rear wheel position sensor retaining bolts. Apply LOCTITE 242 blue.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

  4. Install the rear wheel position sensor cover (4).
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Wheel Position Sensor To Steering Gear
    G01455332Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the electrical connector (1).
    Fig 2: Connecting Electrical Connector
    G01455333Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the steering gear protection shield (1) and retaining bolts (3).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the steering gear protection shield retaining bolts to 180 N.m (132 lb ft).

  7. Lower the vehicle.
  8. Perform a four wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITH REAR WHEEL STEERING) or MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT (WITHOUT REAR WHEEL STEERING) in Wheel Alignment.
    Fig 3: Installing Steering Gear Protection Shield & Retaining Bolts
    G01455334Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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