Bravada 4WD V8-5.3L VIN P (2004)
Important: Ensure that the lower control arm is parallel to the lower control arm bracket during the installation and tightening of the lower control
arm mounting bolts and nuts. This will ensure correct alignment of the lower control arm bushings.
5. Install the lower control arm to lower control arm bracket mounting nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
Important: There is a washer between the stabilizer shaft link and the lower control arm made of herded steel and has a felt inner liner. Only replace
this washer with an identical washer, standard washers should not be used.
6. Install the stabilizer shaft link and washer to the lower control arm.
7. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.
Tighten the nut to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the tire and wheel.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Check the front wheel alignment.
Upper Control Arm Replacement
Upper Control Arm Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the upper ball joint to upper control arm pinch bolt and nut.
4. Disconnect the upper control arm from the steering knuckle.
