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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the idler arm ball stud to the relay rod. Ensure that the seal is on the stud.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Seat the taper using J 29193  or J 29194. 

    Tighten 

    Tighten J 29193  or J 29194  to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).

  3. Remove J 29193  or J 29194  from the idler arm ball stud.
  4. Install the new nut to the idler arm ball stud at the relay rod.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the idler arm ball stud nut to 82 N.m (60 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Idler Arm Ball Stud To Relay Rod
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  5. Install the relay rod ball stud to the pitman arm. Ensure that the seal is on the stud.
  6. Seat the taper using J 29193  or J 29194. 

    Tighten 

    Tighten J29193 or J 29194  to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).

  7. Remove J 29193  or J 29194  from the pitman arm ball stud.
  8. Install the new nut to the pitman arm ball stud at the relay rod.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the pitman arm ball stud nut to 83 N.m (61 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Relay Rod Ball Stud To Pitman Arm
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  9. Connect the steering shock absorber to the relay rod.
  10. Install the steering shock absorber ball stud nut at the relay rod.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the steering shock absorber ball stud nut to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Connecting Steering Shock Absorber To Relay Rod
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  11. Install the inner tie rod ball studs to the relay rod. Ensure the seal is on the stud.
    Fig 4: Installing Inner Tie Rod Ball Studs To Relay Rod
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  12. Seat the tapers using J 29193  or J 29194. 

    Tighten 

    Tighten J 29193  or J 29194  to 54 N.m (40 lb ft).

  13. Remove J 29193  or J 29194  from inner tie rod ball stud.
  14. Repeat steps 12 and 13 for the opposite side.
  15. Install the new nuts to the inner tie rod ball studs at the relay rod.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the inner tie rod ball stud nuts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

    Fig 5: Tightening Inner Tie Rod Ball Stud Nuts
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  16. Install the differential carrier shield.
  17. Install the differential carrier shield mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the differential carrier shield mounting bolts to 25 N.m (19 lb ft).

  18. Install the steering linkage shield. Refer to STEERING LINKAGE SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
  19. Lower the vehicle.
  20. Adjust the front toe. Refer to FRONT TOE ADJUSTMENT in Wheel Alignment.
    Fig 6: Differential Carrier Shield Mounting Bolts
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