OEM 2003 Cadillac CTS Coil Springs

2003 Cadillac CTS Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Replace Rear Coil Springs on 2003 Cadillac CTS?

  A: Start by supporting the vehicle and removing wheel and tire before replacing the rear coil spring. Before removing the right coil spring perform these steps: disconnect the brake pipe bracket nuts then remove the brake pipe bracket from its mounting studs. A suitable support device should be placed under the lower Control Arm before removing its shock mounting bolt. Begin by removing the support after lowering the Control Arm. Put a suitable jack beneath the cradle to provide additional support during these repair steps. When replacing Coil Springs on a vehicle always start by removing cradle bolts from the side of installation. Lower the cradle by removing the side cradle to body mounting bolts together with their washers so the coil spring can be removed. Drain the car's cradle before extracting the coil spring from the vehicle. To perform installation place the new coil spring inside the vehicle then raise the cradle. The installer should tighten the front bolts of the cradle to body mounting assembly to 265 nm (195 ft. Lbs. And the rear bolts to 191 Nm (141 ft. Lbs. Before installing washers . After removing the jack from beneath the vehicle raise the Control Arm through the positioning jack until the shock absorber reaches the knuckle. The shock absorber lower retaining bolt needs installation at 150 Nm (111 ft. Lbs.) torque. Reinstall the brake pipe bracket to its mounting studs before tightening each retaining nut to 10 nm torque (89 inch pounds). Reattach the tire and wheel following the vehicle's descent to the ground.