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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE2004BRAVADA RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 935 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSUPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT (RWD)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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  1. Install the upper control arm to the frame.
    Fig 1: Installing Upper Control Arm To Frame
    G01467676Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the upper control arm retaining bolts.
  3. Install the shims to the original position.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the upper control arm retaining nuts.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the upper control arm retaining nuts with the front suspension loaded.
    • Tighten the upper control arm retaining nuts to 75 N.m (55 lb ft).
  5. Install the upper ball joint stud to the steering knuckle. Refer to UPPER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT (RWD)   or UPPER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT (4WD) .
  6. Tighten the upper control arm shaft nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the upper control arm shaft nuts to 115 N.m (85 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Upper Control Arm Shaft Nuts & Bolts
    G01467677Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the ABS wire and the brake hose bracket to the upper control arm.
  8. Install the ABS wire and the brake hose bracket to the upper control arm mounting bolts and nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the ABS wire and the brake hose bracket to the upper control arm nuts to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).

  9. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Check the front wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.
    Fig 3: Installing ABS Wire & Brake Hose Bracket To Upper Control Arm
    G01467678Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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