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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Support the lower control arm with a safety stand.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arm. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 1: Supporting Lower Control Arm With Safety Stand
    G01455453Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the shock absorber lower nut and the bolt. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT  .
  6. Remove the torsion bars. Refer to TORSION BAR REPLACEMENT  .
  7. Remove the wheel drive shaft. Refer to AXLE SHAFT in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  8. Remove the lower ball joint retaining nut.
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    G01455454Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the lower ball joint stud from the steering knuckle using J 43631  and J 45851  .
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Lower Ball Joint Stud From Steering Knuckle Using J 43631 & J 45851
    G01455455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the 15-series washers.
  11. Remove the lower control arm bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Lower Control Arm Bolts & 15-Series Washers
    G01455456Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the lower control arm nuts and the 25/35-series washers.
  13. Remove the lower control arm bolts.
  14. Remove the lower control arm.
    Fig 5: Removing Lower Control Arm Nuts & 25/35-Series Washers
    G01455457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • • 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.
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