How should you safely release gas pressure from gas charged shock absorbers before cutting them open on Cadillac CTS?

The procedure to cut a gas charged shock absorber requires venting all internal pressure first since the high pressure can lead to severe personal harm. You should wear protective glasses while you perform the shock absorber centerpunching operation and drilling process but maintain your focus on avoiding damage to the shock absorber tube. Drill two indentation points on the shock absorber tube: one at the 50 mm (2 in) mark from the top and another at the 25 mm (1.0 in) distance from the bottom. Position a vise to hold the shock absorber so its shock rod reaches maximum extension while placing the unit horizontally. You should use a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit to make a hole at the first centerpunch mark on the shock absorber while being prepared for the escaping gas or gas/oil mix to use shop towels as needed to manage the oil spilling out when the drill penetrates. Drill another hole through the second centerpunch mark using a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit and enable the oil to drain out while managing the oil spillage with shop towels. Lay the shock absorber with holes down over the drain pan while holding it horizontally and operate the rod through the tube until the oil drains fully.

How to Replace Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers in the Front Shock Assembly on Cadillac CTS?

To replace the front shock absorber and spring assembly, first lift and support the vehicle, thereafter, remove one tire and wheel. Next, remove the upper Control Arm to Steering Knuckle pinch bolt and nut, but disconnect from the Steering Knuckle the upper Ball Joint. Take off the shock module lower mounting bolts and drop the vehicle. Remove the air conditioning line retaining nut from the shock tower and move the bracket for air conditioning line to the side, remove the upper mounting bolts of shock modules. Remove the shock module from the vehicle. For installation, reinstall the shock module back to the vehicle ensuring that one uses the right fasteners at their designated position, as replacement fasteners must own the right part. Number for the application. Sales phosphates, temperature potential, warns, peppers of its self-effects a form poloxate on fasteners unless situate. Mount the shock module upper in place by using the shock module upper mounting bolts and secure them with a torque of 112 nm (83 lb ft). Posi the bracket of the air conditioning line to the stud and install the retaining nut of the air conditioning line, then tighten it to 9 nm (80 lb in). Lift up the vehicle again, install the shock module lower mounting boles and tighten them to 25 nm18 lbft. Reconnect the upper Ball Joint on to the Steering Knuckle then install the upper Control Arm on to the Steering Knuckle pinch bolt and nut tightening the bolt to 60 nm (44 lb ft). Finally, degun, refit the tire and wheel, and lower the vehicle.

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Cadillac CTS Shock, Rear Upper Driver Side Part Number: 20951602
$119.53 MSRP: $214.40
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- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Shock (W/Upper Mount); Suspension Strut and Shock Kit; Shock Absorber Set.; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear Upper Driver Side
- Replaces: 25976529
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2014 Cadillac CTS | Base, Performance, Premium, V | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Shock Absorber, Rear Upper Driver Side Part Number: 84230447
$395.27 MSRP: $767.14
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Shock (W/Upper Mount); Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear Upper Driver Side
- Replaces: 23146365
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium, Premium Luxury, V, Vsport, Vsport Premium, Vsport Premium Luxury | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Shock Absorber, Rear Upper Passenger Side Part Number: 84230448
$395.27 MSRP: $767.14
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Shock (W/Upper Mount); Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear Upper Passenger Side
- Replaces: 23146366
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium, Premium Luxury, V, Vsport, Vsport Premium, Vsport Premium Luxury | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Shock Absorber Part Number: 89047750
$128.19 MSRP: $232.02
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Front Shock; Suspension Strut and Shock Assembly; Shock Absorber Set; Strut Kit; Strut; Absorber Kit, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS | Base, V | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Shock Absorber, Rear Upper Part Number: 25770612
$119.94 MSRP: $217.08
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Shock (W/Upper Mount); Suspension Strut and Shock Kit; Shock Absorber Set.; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS | Base, V | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.0 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Shock Absorber Part Number: 20919684
$119.38 MSRP: $231.71
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- Other Name: Absorber, Shock; Suspension Strut and Shock Assembly Kit; Shock Absorber Set; Strut Kit; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 20919685
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2014 Cadillac CTS | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium, V, Vsport, Vsport Premium | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Shock Absorber Part Number: 20919687
$92.63 MSRP: $171.41
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Shock; Suspension Strut and Shock Assembly Kit; Shock Absorber Set; Strut Kit; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011 Cadillac CTS | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Shock Absorber, Rear Upper Driver Side Part Number: 20951596
$128.88 MSRP: $233.26
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Shock (W/Upper Mount); Suspension Strut and Shock Kit; Shock Absorber Set.; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear Upper Driver Side
- Replaces: 20820266
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2014 Cadillac CTS | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium, V | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Strut, Driver Side Part Number: 84427201
$444.80 MSRP: $870.86
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock Absorber
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 23247458, 23384558
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Cadillac CTS | V | 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Strut, Passenger Side Part Number: 84427202
$462.12 MSRP: $896.90
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock Absorber
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 23247459, 23384559
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Cadillac CTS | V | 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Shock Absorber, Rear Upper Passenger Side Part Number: 20821852
$332.65 MSRP: $602.06
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Shock (W/Upper Mount); Suspension Strut and Shock Kit; Shock Absorber Set.; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear Upper Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2014 Cadillac CTS | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium, V | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Shock, Rear Upper Passenger Side Part Number: 84622734
$142.01 MSRP: $266.66
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Shock (W/Upper Mount); Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear Upper Passenger Side
- Replaces: 84051688, 23172748
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium, Premium Luxury, V, Vsport, Vsport Premium, Vsport Premium Luxury | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 19209553
$118.65 MSRP: $232.30
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Front Shock
- Position: Front
- Replaced by: 20829918
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2011 Cadillac CTS | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium, V | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Shock Absorber, Rear Upper Driver Side Part Number: 25884697
$133.85 MSRP: $242.26
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Shock (W/Upper Mount); Suspension Strut and Shock Kit; Shock Absorber Set.; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear Upper Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2013 Cadillac CTS | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium, V | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Shock, Rear Upper Passenger Side Part Number: 20916692
$306.01 MSRP: $553.86
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Shock (W/Upper Mount); Suspension Strut and Shock Kit; Shock Absorber Set.; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear Upper Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2014 Cadillac CTS | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Shock, Rear Upper Passenger Side Part Number: 20951599
$118.36 MSRP: $212.31
You Save: $93.95 (45%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Shock (W/Upper Mount); Suspension Strut and Shock Kit; Shock Absorber Set.; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear Upper Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2014 Cadillac CTS | Base, Performance, Premium, V | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 19168818
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Front Shock; Suspension Strut and Shock Assembly; Shock Absorber Set; Strut Kit; Shock; Absorber Kit, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2011 Cadillac CTS | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium, V | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 19210520
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Front Shock; Suspension Strut and Shock Assembly; Shock Absorber Set; Strut Kit; Shock; Absorber Kit, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010-2011 Cadillac CTS | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium, V | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Shock, Rear Upper Driver Side Part Number: 84622735
$151.43 MSRP: $271.62
You Save: $120.19 (45%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Shock (W/Upper Mount); Shock Absorber; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear Upper Driver Side
- Replaces: 23172749, 84051689
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium, Premium Luxury, V, Vsport, Vsport Premium, Vsport Premium Luxury | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS
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Cadillac CTS Shock, Rear Upper Passenger Side Part Number: 84622736
$151.43 MSRP: $271.62
You Save: $120.19 (45%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Shock (W/Upper Mount); Shock Absorber; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear Upper Passenger Side
- Replaces: 23172750, 84051690
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2019 Cadillac CTS | Base, Luxury, Performance, Premium, Premium Luxury, V, Vsport, Vsport Premium, Vsport Premium Luxury | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 6.2 L GAS

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The Shock Absorber is a crucial component that is made use of in Cadillac CTS vehicles mainly to contribute towards the quality of the suspension system, it was purposely used to reduce bouncing within the cars. Through conversion of kinetic energy to heat by means of hydraulics the Cadillac CTS Shock Absorber helps to eliminates vibrations and improve the car's stability particularly of the roads that may be bumpy. Through the years Cadillac CTS has incorporated Shock absorbers of twin tube and mono tube types in their car models. Twin-tube shocks are often seen and are very simple, but they can be gas charged to make them last longer. One of the major differences is that mono-tube shocks are much better in cooling and overall performance besides allowing for multi-directional orientations. The Cadillac CTS Shock Absorber has additional features to Address driving conditions in detail, through Position Sensitive Damping (PSD) and Acceleration Sensitive Damping (ASD) technologies, there are luxury technologies which include, electrorheological and magnetorheological dampers that supports adaptive suspension for comfort and control.

Cadillac CTS Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Shock Absorber, Passenger Side
19355571
Q: How should you safely release gas pressure from gas charged shock absorbers before cutting them open on Cadillac CTS?
A:
The procedure to cut a gas charged shock absorber requires venting all internal pressure first since the high pressure can lead to severe personal harm. You should wear protective glasses while you perform the shock absorber centerpunching operation and drilling process but maintain your focus on avoiding damage to the shock absorber tube. Drill two indentation points on the shock absorber tube: one at the 50 mm (2 in) mark from the top and another at the 25 mm (1.0 in) distance from the bottom. Position a vise to hold the shock absorber so its shock rod reaches maximum extension while placing the unit horizontally. You should use a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit to make a hole at the first centerpunch mark on the shock absorber while being prepared for the escaping gas or gas/oil mix to use shop towels as needed to manage the oil spilling out when the drill penetrates. Drill another hole through the second centerpunch mark using a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit and enable the oil to drain out while managing the oil spillage with shop towels. Lay the shock absorber with holes down over the drain pan while holding it horizontally and operate the rod through the tube until the oil drains fully.
Strut
88952517
Q: How to Replace Coil Springs and Shock Absorbers in the Front Shock Assembly on Cadillac CTS?
A:
To replace the front shock absorber and spring assembly, first lift and support the vehicle, thereafter, remove one tire and wheel. Next, remove the upper Control Arm to Steering Knuckle pinch bolt and nut, but disconnect from the Steering Knuckle the upper Ball Joint. Take off the shock module lower mounting bolts and drop the vehicle. Remove the air conditioning line retaining nut from the shock tower and move the bracket for air conditioning line to the side, remove the upper mounting bolts of shock modules. Remove the shock module from the vehicle. For installation, reinstall the shock module back to the vehicle ensuring that one uses the right fasteners at their designated position, as replacement fasteners must own the right part. Number for the application. Sales phosphates, temperature potential, warns, peppers of its self-effects a form poloxate on fasteners unless situate. Mount the shock module upper in place by using the shock module upper mounting bolts and secure them with a torque of 112 nm (83 lb ft). Posi the bracket of the air conditioning line to the stud and install the retaining nut of the air conditioning line, then tighten it to 9 nm (80 lb in). Lift up the vehicle again, install the shock module lower mounting boles and tighten them to 25 nm18 lbft. Reconnect the upper Ball Joint on to the Steering Knuckle then install the upper Control Arm on to the Steering Knuckle pinch bolt and nut tightening the bolt to 60 nm (44 lb ft). Finally, degun, refit the tire and wheel, and lower the vehicle.