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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the steering shock absorber mounting bolt to the front crossmember bracket.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the steering shock absorber mounting bolt to the front crossmember bracket nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the steering shock absorber mounting bolt to the front crossmember bracket nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Steering Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt To Front Crossmember Bracket Nut
    G01467374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the new cotter pin to the steering shock absorber mounting bolt to the frame bracket nut. Bend out the ends of the cotter pin.
  4. Install the steering shock absorber ball stud to the relay rod.

    Ensure that the seal is on the stud.

  5. Seat the taper using J 29193  or J 29194  .

    Tighten 

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

  6. Remove J 29193  or J 29194  from the steering shock absorber ball stud.
  7. Install the steering shock absorber ball stud nut.

    Tighten 

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

  8. Install the new cotter pin to the steering shock absorber ball stud nut.

    Bend out the ends of the cotter pin.

    Fig 2: Installing Steering Shock Absorber Ball Stud To Relay Rod
    G01467375Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the differential carrier shield.
  10. Install the differential carrier shield mounting bolts.

    Tighten 

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

  11. Install the steering linkage shield. Refer to - STEERING LINKAGE SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
  12. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Steering Linkage Shield
    G01467376Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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