How should one safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on 2004 Cadillac DeVille?

The snap ring inside the shock absorber tube must not be removed because high-pressure gas within it poses serious injury risks through explosive expansion. Wear safety glasses during centerpunching and drilling of shock absorbers while ensuring the tube remains unharmed. Start the procedure by punching a 10 mm (0.4 inch) indentation from the bottom edge of the tube with the provided centerpunch. Set the shock absorber inside a vise with the extended rod position at the top of the device. Drill a hole at the centerpunch by using a 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill bit which will release gas or gas/oil mixture through the opening; shop towels should be placed below to catch the escaping oil. The middle of the tube receives an indentation with a centerpunch before a second hole gets drilled there at 5 mm (3/16 inch) using the same drill bit while shop towels cover the escaping oil. Holding the shock absorber horizontally over a drain pan while keeping the holes facing down you should move the rod in and out of the tube to accomplish complete oil drainage from the shock absorber.

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2004 Cadillac DeVille Strut, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 22064783
$355.56 MSRP: $667.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut, Front Suspension; Air Spring to Coil Spring Conversion Kit; Complete Suspension Assembly.; Strut, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Item Weight: 13.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 18.4 x 10.1 x 10.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 22064783
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Cadillac DeVille Submodels:
- Base, DHS, DTS, Protection Series | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2004 Cadillac DeVille Strut, Front Part Number: 22064781
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- Other Name: Strut Assembly, Front Suspension; Air Spring to Coil Spring Conversion Kit; Complete Shock Absorber.; Strut, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Item Weight: 13.90 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 19.0 x 10.0 x 10.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 22064781
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Cadillac DeVille Submodels:
- Base, DHS, DTS, Protection Series | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2004 Cadillac DeVille 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 2004 Cadillac DeVille Submodels:
- Base, DHS, DTS, Protection Series | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2004 Cadillac DeVille 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 2004 Cadillac DeVille Submodels:
- Base, DHS, DTS, Protection Series | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2004 Cadillac DeVille 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 2004 Cadillac DeVille Submodels:
- Base, DHS, DTS, Protection Series | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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2004 Cadillac DeVille Strut, Front Driver Side Part Number: 22064782
$416.72 MSRP: $1066.60
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut, Front Suspension; Air Spring to Coil Spring Conversion Kit; Complete Suspension Assembly.; Strut, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Item Weight: 13.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 18.4 x 10.4 x 10.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 22064782
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2004 Cadillac DeVille Submodels:
- Base, DHS, DTS, Protection Series | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

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2004 Cadillac DeVille Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Q: How should one safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on 2004 Cadillac DeVille?
A: The snap ring inside the shock absorber tube must not be removed because high-pressure gas within it poses serious injury risks through explosive expansion. Wear safety glasses during centerpunching and drilling of shock absorbers while ensuring the tube remains unharmed. Start the procedure by punching a 10 mm (0.4 inch) indentation from the bottom edge of the tube with the provided centerpunch. Set the shock absorber inside a vise with the extended rod position at the top of the device. Drill a hole at the centerpunch by using a 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill bit which will release gas or gas/oil mixture through the opening; shop towels should be placed below to catch the escaping oil. The middle of the tube receives an indentation with a centerpunch before a second hole gets drilled there at 5 mm (3/16 inch) using the same drill bit while shop towels cover the escaping oil. Holding the shock absorber horizontally over a drain pan while keeping the holes facing down you should move the rod in and out of the tube to accomplish complete oil drainage from the shock absorber.