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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1834 (HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSPROPORTIONING VALVE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Proportioning Valve Assembly
    GM926605Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the proportioning valve assembly to the vehicle.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the proportioning valve assembly bracket mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: View Of Brake Pipes At Proportioning Valve Assembly
    GM931398Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the plugs from the proportioning valve assembly ports.
  4. Remove the caps or plugs from the master cylinder brake pipe ends.
  5. Connect the master cylinder brake pipes to the proportioning valve assembly.
  6. Tighten the brake pipe fittings at the proportioning valve assembly.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fittings to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

  7. Remove the caps or plugs from the caliper and wheel cylinder brake pipe ends.
  8. Connect the caliper and wheel cylinder brake pipes to the proportioning valve assembly.
  9. Tighten the brake pipe fittings at the proportioning valve assembly.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fittings to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

  10. Remove the shop towel and discard into an approved container.
    11. Fig 3: Removing/Installing Transaxle Control Module (TCM)
    GM931336Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Reposition the TCM if equipped to the bracket. Refer to Transmission Control Module Replacement (2.2L (L61)) or Transmission Control Module Replacement (2.4L (LAT)) for the 4T45-E transaxle.
  12. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure)  or Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) .
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