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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Assembly Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Assembly Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the strut (1) to J34013-B. 
  2. Install the J 34013-20  the strut shaft (1).
    Fig 1: Assembling Strut Components (1 Of 3)
    G01499555Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Insert the spring over the strut in the correct position and move the spring upright in the strut compressor. Install the upper locking pin (2).
    Fig 2: Assembling Strut Components (2 Of 3)
    G01499556Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  When assembling the strut mount to the strut, orient the mount such that the mount stud without the hole next to it is lined up above the opening in the strut-to-knuckle attachment bracket. This should orient the wedge/bearing/upper spring seat such that the angle of the upper spring seat is approximately parallel to the angle of the lower spring seat. If it does not, rotate the wedge on the mount (keeping the mount oriented as described) until the upper spring seat is approximately parallel to the lower spring seat.

  4. Install the strut to the following components:
    • J34013-B 
    • J 34013-971 
    • J-34013-972 

    5. Insert the J 34013-197  through the upper strut mount and into the strut shaft.

  5. Rotate the J 34013-B  compressor forcing screw (3) clockwise, until the strut shaft threads are above the top of the strut.

    Important:  This is a prevailing torque type fastener.

    This fastener may be reused ONLY if:

    • The fastener and its counterpart are clean and free from rust
    • The fastener develops 3 N.m (27 Ib. in) of torque (drag) against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating.

    If the fastener does not meet these criteria, REPLACE the fastener.

  6. Install the strut shaft washer and the strut shaft nut.

    Remove the J 34013-20  from the strut shaft.

    Tighten  Use the T 45 TORX® and J 42991  in order to tighten the strut shaft nut to 85 N.m (63 lb ft).

  7. Remove the strut from J 3289-20. 
  8. Install the strut to the vehicle. Refer to STRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 3: Assembling Strut Components (3 Of 3)
    G01499557Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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