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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
Remove the transfer case shield from the crossmember. Refer to TRANSFER CASE SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
Remove the brace from the transfer case left side shown, if equipped.
Drain the transfer case of fluid. Refer to TRANSFER CASE FLUID REPLACEMENT .
Remove the rear propeller shaft from the vehicle.
- For vehicles equipped with the one piece propeller shaft, refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - ONE PIECE in Propeller Shaft.
- For vehicles equipped with the two piece propeller shaft, refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - TWO PIECE in Propeller Shaft.
Remove the front propeller shaft from the vehicle. Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Propeller Shaft.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Propeller Shaft From The Vehicle
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Remove the motor/encoder electrical connector.

Fig 2: Removing Motor/Encoder Electrical Connector
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Remove the electrical wiring harness from the transfer case.

Fig 3: Removing Transfer Case Electrical Wiring Harness
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Remove the vent hose from the transfer case.
Support the transmission with a suitable jack stand.

Fig 4: Removing Vent Hose From The Transfer Case
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Remove the transmission mount retaining bolts from the transmission support.

Fig 5: Removing Transmission Mount Retaining Bolts
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Remove the transmission support mounting bolts from the frame.
Remove the transmission support assembly.

Fig 6: Removing Transmission Support Mounting Bolts From Frame
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Remove the transmission mount from the transfer case adapter (automatic transmission only).

Fig 7: Removing transmission mount from transfer case adapter (A/T Only)
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Remove the transfer case to the transfer case adapter retaining nuts.
Important: The following service procedure should be performed with the aid of another technician.
Remove the transfer case from the transfer case adapter straight back toward the rear of the vehicle.
Lower the front of the transfer case.
Raise the rear of the transfer case so that it above the torsion bar bracket.
In a downward motion, remove the transfer case from the vehicle.

Fig 8: Removing Transfer Case From Transfer Case Adapter
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Important: If during the removal of the transfer case the gasket becomes damaged, do not reuse the gasket. Replace the damaged gasket with a new one. DO NOT use any type of sealant in place of the gasket.
Remove the transfer case gasket.

Fig 9: Removing Transfer Case Gasket
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