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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Lower Control Arm-To-Knuckle Bolt & Nut
    GM1828084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the knuckle to the lower control arm. Loosely install the bolt and nut.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Upper Control Arm-To-Knuckle Bolt & Nut
    GM1828080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the knuckle to the upper control arm. Loosely install the bolt and nut.
    3. Fig 3: View Of Toe Link-To-Knuckle Bolt & Nut
    GM1828086Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the knuckle to the toe link. Loosely install the bolt and nut.
    4. Fig 4: View Of Trailing Arm-To-Knuckle Bolts
    GM1828091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the 3 trailing arm to knuckle bolts. Loosely install the bolt and nut.
    5. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  5. Tighten the bolts and nuts in the following sequence:
    • Tighten the knuckle to lower control arm bolt and nut to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).
    • Tighten the knuckle to upper control arm bolt and nut to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).
    • Tighten the knuckle to toe link bolt and nut to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).
    • Tighten the 3 trailing arm to knuckle bolts to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).
  6. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
    7. CAUTION: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
  7. Remove the supporting wire and position the brake caliper and bracket assemblies back onto the knuckles. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .
    8. Fig 5: Identifying Rear Park Brake Cable & Park Brake Actuator
    GM1827996Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the rear park brake cable through the mounting bracket and onto the park brake actuator.
  9. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Perform a vehicle wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .
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