OEM 2000 Cadillac Catera Coil Springs

2000 Cadillac Catera Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Remove and Reinstall Coil Springs on 2000 Cadillac Catera?

  A: Vehicle elevation with supporting equipment installed at opposing ends becomes essential to securely remove the coil spring. Start by removing retainers on the lower control arms and detach the brake pipes with your brake system sealed. The next step requires removal of the stabilizer shaft link bolts so you can detach the link from the lower control arms. The exhaust system needs its rubber insulators removed to allow the exhaust to drop where vehicle-mounted supports defend it from damage. The shock absorber lower mount bolt removal requires supporting each lower Control Arm to control spring pressure while disconnecting rear Wheel Speed Sensor electrical connections. Start by removing shock absorber lower mount bolts together with the lower Control Arm support. The transmission jack assists with supporting the rear Differential for safe bolt removal while the vehicle body bolts of the rear axle cradle enable the Differential to drop so springs can be extracted. Remove the rear springs together with their spring seats before installing the spring seats properly onto the springs to stop noise formation. Install the lower Control Arm and body with their respective rear springs before lifting the rear Differential into position and positioning protective shields correctly and cradle mount bolt installation at 65 nm (48 ft. Lbs.). Position the support beneath the left lower Control Arm before elevating it to align the bolt for the lower shock absorber mount. Tighten this bolt to 110 nm (81 ft. Lbs.). The installation process for the right side lower Control Arm follows a similar sequence after reconnecting the rear Wheel Speed Sensor electrical connections. Next, the exhaust system needs support with rubber insulators before installing the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arms and tightening the bolts to 20 nm (15 ft. Lbs.). To finish the installation the brake pipes receive reattachment to the lower control arms while retainers secure them before lowering the vehicle and performing rear toe adjustment.