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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1787 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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NOTE: The stabilizer shaft must be installed with the bend down and away from the engine. If the stabilizer shaft is installed improperly, contact between the stabilizer shaft and oil filter may occur.
    Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Shaft, Insulator, Insulator Clamp & Mounting Bolts
    GM1257519Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle, with the bend down and away from the engine. There may be a label on the shaft. If so, it should be on the LH side.
  2. If equipped with a LL8 6-cylinder engine, do the following:
    • Lower the engine.
      NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    • Install the engine mounting nuts-to-frame bracket. Tighten the engine mount nuts to 70 N.m (52 lb. ft.).
    • Remove the block of wood between the oil pan and the pole jack.
    • Remove the jackstand from underneath the oil pan.
    • Install the engine protection shield.
  3. On all models, install the stabilizer shaft insulators to the stabilizer shaft.
  4. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp to the stabilizer shaft insulator.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the stabilizer shaft insulator clamp mounting bolts to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).

  6. Install the stabilizer shaft links to the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  7. Install the tires and wheels.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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