Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Link Lower Retaining Nut
    GM731562Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
  4. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link and washer from the lower control arm.
  5. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Lower Control Arm-To-Lower Control Arm Bracket Mounting Nuts
    GM744325Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.
  7. IMPORTANT: Note the direction the bolts are removed for re-installation.
  8. Remove the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting bolts.
  9. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Lower Control Arm Bracket
    GM792368Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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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.