OEM 2001 Cadillac DeVille Coil Springs

2001 Cadillac DeVille Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What tools are required to service and repair the front coil springs and shock absorber on 2001 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: Professional suspension strut service and repair requires these specific tools: service and repair of suspension struts requires tools that include holding fixture base assembly (J 3289-20), strut spring compressor (J 34013-B), damper rod clamp (J 34013-20), strut alignment rod (J 34013-38), and strut compressor lower adapter (J 34013-971). Holding fixture base assembly (J 3289-20), strut spring compressor (J 34013-B), damper rod clamp (J 34013-20), strut alignment rod (J 34013-38), and strut compressor lower adapter (J 34013-971). Use strut spring compressor (J 34013-B) to install the strut assembly before removing the strut from the vehicle. After compressing the spring using the spring compressor screw you must keep gripping the strut shaft to remove the strut shaft nut. The strut alignment rod (J 34013-38) should guide the strut shaft until achieving the proper placement outside the strut assembly while using the compressor screw. The toolkit should also release until the strut assembly plus spring becomes removable. To begin the installation process start by applying the damper rod clamp (J 34013-20) to the strut shaft inside the strut compressor lower adapter (J 34013-971) and afterward correctly position the spring above the strut before moving the complete assembly upright in the compressor. If you removed the bearing from the upper spring seat then reinstall it following installation of the bearing into a spring seat where the tab points toward the inside. Use the strut alignment rod (J 34013-38) to guide the strut shaft before turning the compressor screw clockwise until the strut shaft aligns perfectly in the assembly where threaded sections can be seen. Place the washer onto the strut shaft before removing the damper rod clamp (J 34013-20) from the same position. Secure the strut mount nut with 75nm (55 ft.lb) torque. After removing the strut from the compressor install it onto the vehicle.