OEM 2002 Cadillac DeVille Coil Springs

2002 Cadillac DeVille Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What tools are required to service and repair the front coil springs and shock absorber on 2002 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: Therefore, the tools for servicing and repairing the suspension strut are as follows: holding fixture (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 entity ( J 34013-971). To begin with, you should remove the strut from the vehicle and insert the strut assembly into the strut spring compressor (J 34013-B). Turn the screw of the spring compressor until the spring will compress a little, then grip the strut shaft to pull it and take away the strut shaft nut. Utilizing the strut alignment rod (J 34013-38) guide the strut shaft out of the strut assembly, and at the same time, loosen the compressor screw until the strut and spring can be removed. For installation, insert damper rod clamp (J 34013-20) on the strut shaft inside strut compressor lower adapter (J 34013-971), and set the spring in the desired position and raise the assembly upward in the strut compressor, lock in place utilizing the locking pin. Insure that the upper spring seat tab faces towards the inside from the center line of the vehicle, and if the bearing was removed; install it in the same way. Put the strut alignment rod (J 34013-38) in to guide strut shaft, then twist compressor screw clockwise to center the strut shaft of the assembly until the threads are visible. Install the washer, remove damper rod clamp (J 34013-20), and tighten the strut mount nut to 75 nm (55 ft. Lbs.). Lastly, take off the strut from the strut compressor, and reinstall it on the car.