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

Removal Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Removal Procedure
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CAUTION: Refer to FLOOR JACK CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Raise the front of the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
    • Support the lower control arm with floor stands.
    • Place floor stands under the lower control arms as far outboard as possible (between spring seats and ball joint) to maintain maximum leverage.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
    Fig 1: Supporting Lower Control Arm
    G01467672Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness and the brake hose bracket from the upper control arm.
  4. Remove the upper ball joint stud from the steering knuckle. Refer to UPPER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT (RWD)  or UPPER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT (4WD) .
    Fig 2: Wheel Speed Sensor Harness & Brake Hose Bracket
    G01467673Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the retaining bolts and nuts from the upper control arm. Note the location of any shims.
    Fig 3: Removing Retaining Bolts & Nuts From Upper Control Arm
    G01467674Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the upper control arm.
  7. Inspect all of the parts for wear and damage.
    Fig 4: Upper Control Arm
    G01467675Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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