OEM Cadillac Seville Coil Springs

Cadillac Seville Coil Springs Parts and Q&A

• Coil Spring, Rear
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  Q: How to Replace Coil Springs on Cadillac Seville?

  A:

  The replacement process of a coil spring begins with vehicle lifting and proper suspension methods. Start by taking off tires and wheels before you support the lower Control Arm with the proper jack. The automatic level control air tube needs detachment from the Shock Absorber before removing both the Shock Absorber lower retaining bolt and the adjustment link retaining nut. The universal steering linkage puller (J24319-B) should be used to detach the adjustment link from the lower Control Arm. Lower the Control Arm gradually while letting it settle onto the rear support. Use a pry bar to do the following steps: detach coil spring lower insulator and extract coil spring and insulator before pulling down to remove upper insulator. Start by installing the upper insulator to the body while simultaneously placing the lower insulator onto the lower Control Arm. Set the coil spring correctly in the lower Control Arm while making sure the insulator snaps into position. Put the lower Control Arm in a raised position before installing Shock Absorber retaining bolts at 25 nm torque (18 ft. Lbs.). You should install the adjustment link to the lower Control Arm then lock it in place using a 75 nm (55 ft. Lbs.) torque setting on the adjustment link retaining nut. The alc system requires a 45-second active running control phase to fill shock absorbers with residual pressure before moving forward with wheel placement. Begin this phase by engaging the ignition. Attach the automatic level control air tube to the shock before installing tires and wheels while lowering the vehicle into position.
• Coil Spring, Front
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  Q: How to service and repair the front coil springs and shock absorber on Cadillac Seville?

  A:

  The suspension strut servicing and repair process requires several necessary tools which include Holding Fixture Base Assembly (J 3289-20) and Damper Rod Clamp (J 34013-B) and Strut Spring Compressor (J 34013-20) and Strut Alignment Rod (J 34013-38). The required tools for the suspension strut service include Holding Fixture Base Assembly (J 3289-20), Damper Rod Clamp (J 34013-B), Strut Spring Compressor (J 34013-20), and Strut Alignment Rod (J 34013-38). Protect the suspension coil spring's coating during strut removal because damage to this protective layer may shorten the strut's lifespan. The Strut Spring Compressor (J 34013-20) requires installing the strut assembly followed by screwing the compressor to create slight spring compression. Use a Strut Alignment Rod (J 34013-38) to guide the strut shaft out of the strut assembly while you loosen the compressor screw while holding the strut shaft. Keep turning the screw until you can remove the strut and spring. Begin your installation by installing the Damper Rod Clamp (J 34013-B) together with Strut Spring Compressor (J 34013-20) onto the strut shaft in the strut compressor. When installing the strut assembly into the compressor position the spring correctly over the strut and upright the assembly before installing the locking pin but ensure that the tab points inward and the bearing remains properly oriented when removed. Thread the Strut Alignment Rod (J 34013-38) through the strut shaft then slowly turn the compressor screw in a clockwise direction until the strut shaft centerlines properly with the assembly while showing thread visibility. Fasten the washer onto the strut shaft followed by stripping the Damper Rod Clamp (J 34013-B) out of position then torque the strut mount nut to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.). Put the strut assembly back into your vehicle after you remove it from the compressor.