How should one safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on 2000 Cadillac Seville?

The snap ring inside the gas charged shock absorber tube holds high pressure gas to maintain stability but removing it poses serious risks of dangerous gas containment discharge. Punture risks against shock absorber tube require the use of safety glasses during center punch and drilling operations. Start your process by utilizing a center punch to create a 10 mm (0.4 inch) indentation located 10 mm (0.4 inch) from the shock absorber tube's base. Place the shock absorber inside the vise with rod fully stretched in horizontal orientation. The drill bit of 5 mm (3/16 inch) diameter should penetrate the center punch area while shop towels are essential to catch the escaping fluid. A purposeful centimetered indentation should be made at tube's center point with a center punch before drilling a second hole at this mark using a 5 millimeter (3/16 inch) drill bit. The procedure requires covering the escaping oil with shop towels throughout. To drain the shock absorber completely catch it from the vise and position the drain pan underneath to empty the oil through the bottom holes by moving the rod within the tube.

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2000 Cadillac Seville Strut, Front Driver Side
Part Number: 22064765
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut, Front Suspension; Active to Passive Conversion Kit; Air to Coil Spring Kit; Complete Suspension Assembly.; Strut, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Item Weight: 14.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 18.4 x 10.4 x 10.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 22064765
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2000 Cadillac Seville Submodels:
- SLS, STS | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2000 Cadillac Seville Shock Absorber, Rear
Part Number: 19299843
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly, Rear Leveling Shock; Shock; Strut
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 19180220, 22064671, 22064869, 19177314, 88955457, 88955461, 22064672, 22064809, 22064810, 22064808, 19207418, 22064664, 88955460, 19257784, 88955458, 22064665
- Item Weight: 14.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 20.3 x 6.6 x 4.2 inches
- Condition: New
- SKU: 19299843
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2000 Cadillac Seville Submodels:
- SLS, STS | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2000 Cadillac Seville Strut, Front Passenger Side
Part Number: 22064766
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut, Front Suspension; Active to Passive Conversion Kit; Air to Coil Spring Kit; Complete Suspension Assembly.; Strut, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Item Weight: 15.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 19.3 x 10.3 x 10.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 22064766
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2000 Cadillac Seville Submodels:
- SLS, STS | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2000 Cadillac Seville Shock Absorber, Rear Passenger Side
Part Number: 22064873
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Rear Leveling Shock; Air Spring to Coil Spring Conversion Kit; Suspension Strut Assembly.; Shock; Absorber, Shock Absorber Air Lift
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Replaces: 22064842
- Item Weight: 12.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 25.0 x 8.4 x 8.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 22064873
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2000 Cadillac Seville Submodels:
- SLS, STS | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2000 Cadillac Seville Shock Absorber, Rear Driver Side
Part Number: 22064872
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Rear Leveling Shock; Air Spring to Coil Spring Conversion Kit; Suspension Strut Assembly.; Shock; Absorber, Shock Absorber Air Lift
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaces: 22064843
- Item Weight: 13.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 25.7 x 8.2 x 8.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 22064872
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2000 Cadillac Seville Submodels:
- SLS, STS | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2000 Cadillac Seville Strut, Front
Part Number: 22064764
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Assembly, Front Suspension; Air Spring to Coil Spring Conversion Kit; Conversion Kit; Shock Absorber; Strut, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 22064763, 22064767
- Item Weight: 13.00 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 19.3 x 10.5 x 10.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 22064764
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2000 Cadillac Seville Submodels:
- SLS, STS | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

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2000 Cadillac Seville Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Q: How should one safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on 2000 Cadillac Seville?
A: The snap ring inside the gas charged shock absorber tube holds high pressure gas to maintain stability but removing it poses serious risks of dangerous gas containment discharge. Punture risks against shock absorber tube require the use of safety glasses during center punch and drilling operations. Start your process by utilizing a center punch to create a 10 mm (0.4 inch) indentation located 10 mm (0.4 inch) from the shock absorber tube's base. Place the shock absorber inside the vise with rod fully stretched in horizontal orientation. The drill bit of 5 mm (3/16 inch) diameter should penetrate the center punch area while shop towels are essential to catch the escaping fluid. A purposeful centimetered indentation should be made at tube's center point with a center punch before drilling a second hole at this mark using a 5 millimeter (3/16 inch) drill bit. The procedure requires covering the escaping oil with shop towels throughout. To drain the shock absorber completely catch it from the vise and position the drain pan underneath to empty the oil through the bottom holes by moving the rod within the tube.