Other Name: Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Assembly Kit; Air to Coil Spring Conversion; Complete Strut Kit.; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
Position: Rear
Fits the following Cadillac Models:
Escalade | 2012-2013 | Hybrid, Hybrid Platinum | 8 Cyl 6.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-FLEX (FHEV)
Other Name: Absorber, Shock; Suspension Strut and Shock Assembly Kit; Air to Coil Spring Conversion; Complete Strut Kit.; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
Q: How to replace the shock absorber on the 1500 Series on Cadillac Escalade?
A: The first step for changing shock absorbers on the 1500 series requires vehicle elevation and stabilization. The first step requires the removal of electronic suspension control (ESC) electrical connector along with air line before carrying out rear axle support. The procedure starts with removing both upper Shock Absorber bolt and nut and followed by the lower Shock Absorber bolt and nut before extracting the Shock Absorber. The new Shock Absorber installation requires positioning it correctly before tightening the upper Shock Absorber nut and bolt while following the fastener notice. Fasten the newly installed Shock Absorber first by securing the upper and lower nuts to 95 n.m (70 lb ft) torque value. Choose to reconnect the electrical connector with the air line if present before removing the support from the rear axle and taking away safety stands before lowering the vehicle.
Q: How to replace a front coil springs and shock absorber on Cadillac CTS?
A: The shock absorber replacement starts with supporting the vehicle after raising it while removing the wheel and tire. The shock module needs to be separated from the vehicle before placing it inside the spring compressor. Mark all components of the upper Control Arm assembly along with the insulator so you can easily reinstall them while the shock absorber freely moves with a compressed spring. The spring compressor forcing screw requires turning until the coil spring becomes compressed, and then the shock absorber upper retaining nut can be removed before extracting the shock absorber from the shock module. Mildly untighten the spring compressor forcing screw before removing the upper mounting plate and coil spring followed by the upper Control Arm bracket assembly and insulator from the compressor tool. Install the shock absorber lower mounting holes exclusively when the upper Control Arm bracket alignment pins face 90 degrees perpendicular. Introduce the coil spring into the spring compressor together with the insulator followed by the upper Control Arm bracket assembly and shock absorber while maintaining the alignment of all disassembly marks. Bend the coil spring once more using the spring compressor forcing screw until the shock absorber retaining nut reaches 25 n.m (18 lb ft). Finishing the procedure involves removing the shock module from the spring compressor to reinstall it on the vehicle and finally install the tire and wheel assembly before lowering the vehicle.
Q: How should one safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on Cadillac XLR?
A: Gas charged shock absorbers are filled with high pressure gas and therefore never remove the snap ring from inside the top of the tube in order to prevent the possibility of personal injury from its contents expelled by extreme force. Using safety glasses when centerpunching and drilling of the shock absorber to prevent injury but avoid puncturing tube of shock absorber. Start with an indentation that is 10mm (0.4in) from the bottom of the tube with the help of a centerpunch. Put the shock absorber in a vise horizontally while the shock absorber rod is fully extended. Drill a hole in the shock absorber with a centerpunch using a 5mm (3/16 in) drill bit, allowing the gas or a gas/oil mixture to exhaust; Use shop towels to mop the escaping oil. Then, apply the second hole, make an indentation in the middle of a tube with the centerpunch and drill a 5mm (3/16 in) drill out there, which will also release oil. Finally, take the shock absorber out of the vise, make the vise holes, and vise hold the shock absorber horizontally with the tube containing holes down, and shake the rod in and out of the tube to drain the oil.