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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1783 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSDISC BRAKE BACKING PLATE REPLACEMENT - REARINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Backing Plate & Nuts - Rear
    GM370688Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the backing plate to the axle housing flange.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the backing plate nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the backing plate nuts to 135 N.m (100 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Rear Axle Assembly
    GM788488Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the rear drive axle. Refer to Rear Axle Shaft Replacement in Rear Drive Axle.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Park Brake Shoe
    GM790168Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the park brake shoe.
    5. Fig 4: View Of Rotor To Hub
    GM748573Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the rear brake rotor.
    6. Fig 5: View Of Caliper Bracket
    GM790034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the brake caliper and bracket assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear .
    7. Fig 6: View Of Parking Brake Cable
    GM777351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the park brake cable to the rear brake caliper. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement in Park Brake.
  8. Adjust the park brake shoe. Refer to Park Brake Adjustment in Park Brake.
  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  10. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
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