Q: How to Properly Install an Engine Mount Torque Strut on a Cadillac Eldorado?
A: Service process for replacing engine mount struts consists of independent servicing because it preserves engine support integrity. The maintenance process starts with breaking the bolt which holds the engine mount strut at the engine before handling all three bolts which secure the strut to the radiator tie bar. The engine mount strut should be extracted from the vehicle after it has been removed from its position. Install the engine mount strut by returning it to position and fasten the three bolts to the radiator tie bar using 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs. torque value). The last installation task involves tightening the mount strut bolt to 78 Nm (58 ft. lbs.) while it secures the strut to the engine.
Q: How to replace the right side Engine Mount Torque Strut on Cadillac DTS?
A: The first step to replace the right side engine mount strut requires removing surge tank nuts followed by push pin retainer before extracting the surge tank from its mounting studs. Begin by removing both the engine mount strut brace bolt together with the nut then uninstall the entire engine mount strut brace piece. Following that installation requires the removal of the engine mount strut bolt along with the engine mount strut. Start engine mount strut installation by referring to the Fastener Notice and following its instructions. After installing the engine mount strut bolt you should apply torque until it reaches 70 N.m (52 lb ft). Install the engine mount strut brace before installing its bolt and nut according to torque specifications of 50 N.m tensions and 70 N.m for the nut. The last step entailed positioning the surge tank on its studs before installing surge tank nuts and push pin retainers which should be tightened to 6 N.m (53 lb in).