How to Replace the Coil Springs and Shock Absorber on Cadillac STS?

The vehicle needs to be raised while supported before you replace the shock absorber and its components. After removing the wheel together with the tire locate the shock module for extraction. Place the shock module inside the spring compressor while indicating the upper Control Arm assembly and insulator for proper placement with the spring in compressed position when the shock absorber moves without hindrance. Use the spring compressor forcing screw to compress the coil spring while rotating it until ready for shock absorber removal from the shock module after removal of magnaride sensor nut and shock absorber upper retaining nut. To proceed with the removal you must first separate the upper mounting plate and coil spring by turning the compressor forcing screw before taking out the upper Control Arm Bracket assembly with insulator. When installing the shock absorber position its lower mounting holes so the alignment pins on the upper Control Arm Bracket face a 90-degree angle. Place the components in the spring compressor with proper alignment of markings while reusing the forcing screw to compress the coil spring. Install the shock absorber retaining nut before tightening it to 25 nm (18 lb ft) then fasten the magnaride sensor nut to 20 nm (15 lb ft). After removing the shock module from the spring compressor install it onto the vehicle. After completing the installation of the tire and wheel the vehicle should be lowered to the ground.

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Cadillac STS Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 19181633
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- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Front Shock; Strut; Absorber Kit, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 19177764, 19121992, 19181635, 19180577, 88966973
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2009 Cadillac STS | Base, V | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 19180778
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- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Front Shock; Strut; Absorber Kit, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 19181632, 19121865, 19177765
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2011 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Shock, Driver Side Part Number: 19302795
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock Absorber
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 89060191
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2006 Cadillac STS | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Shock Absorber, Rear Upper Part Number: 15938719
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- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Shock (W/Upper Mount); Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear Upper
- Replaces: 15289216
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2011 Cadillac STS | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Shock Absorber, Rear Upper Part Number: 25769669
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Rear Shock (W/Upper Mount); Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2011 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Strut, Front Driver Side Part Number: 25795217
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Front Shock (W/Spring); Shock Absorber; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Strut, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 25795218
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Front Shock (W/Spring); Shock Absorber; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Strut, Driver Side Part Number: 25766002
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock Absorber
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Cadillac STS | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 19300029
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Front Shock; Absorber Kit, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 19150444
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2010 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Shock Absorber, Rear Upper Part Number: 15231721
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Shock (W/Upper Mount); Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2009 Cadillac STS | V | 8 Cyl 4.4 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 19181634
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Front Shock; Strut; Absorber Kit, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 19177766, 89060237, 19177767, 19180738, 89060238
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2011 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Shock, Passenger Side Part Number: 19302796
$520.20 MSRP: $937.30
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock Absorber
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 89060192
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2006 Cadillac STS | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 19300030
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Front Shock; Strut; Absorber Kit, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 19150593, 88955523
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Cadillac STS | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Shock, Rear Upper Passenger Side Part Number: 15148390
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Shock (W/Upper Mount); Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear Upper Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 19302766
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2011 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Strut, Passenger Side Part Number: 25766003
$226.29 MSRP: $356.05
You Save: $129.76 (37%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock Absorber
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Cadillac STS | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Shock, Rear Upper Part Number: 25795219
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Shock (W/Upper Mount); Shock Absorber; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2011 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Shock Absorber, Rear Upper Part Number: 15145723
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Shock (W/Upper Mount); Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Cadillac STS | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Shock Absorber, Rear Upper Part Number: 15238517
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Assembly-Rear Shock (W/Upper Mount); Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear Upper
- Replaces: 25713754
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2010 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Shock Absorber, Front Part Number: 19300078
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber Kit, Front Shock; Strut; Absorber Kit, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 88964547
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2007 Cadillac STS | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Cadillac STS Shock, Driver Side Part Number: 19302765
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension; Shock Absorber
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 15148389
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2011 Cadillac STS | Base, Platinum | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

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According to Cadillac STS, the Shock Absorber is one of the major components of the suspension system offering long service history and high performance. Serving as an intrinsic part of the construction of any car, this element reduces shock impulses that are translated to the driver to contribute to better ride comfort and control. Through the technique of dissipating kinetic energy as heat, the Shock Absorber specifically controls sudden suspension oscillations, cooperates with springs for the purpose of controlling oscillation. The shock absorber arrangements incorporated in Cadillac STS models include twin-tube and mono-tube shocks vary in characteristics, as follows. Twin tubes shocks are preferred on their simple structure, while mono-tube shocks provide a faster heat removing capability and perform as multi-position mounting. Such technologies as Position Sensitive Damping (PSD) and magnetorheological dampers still increase the Shock Absorber's performance and flexibility to different road conditions, increasing convenience and safety. Since its inception in 1988 the Cadillac STS, mid-size luxury sedan has been constantly modeled to stay compatible with other STS models and at the same time to allow every generation to make improvements that the latest advancements in shock absorber technology have to offer. Shock Absorber holds its own in the automotive market because of the focus on the smooth, comfortable, and controlled ride, backing up the Cadillac STS as a luxurious and a performance car. Being packed with features and last but not the least being dependable, the Shock Absorber is one of the best for Cadillac STS owners who want to get the best of their car.

Cadillac STS Shock Absorber Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Shock Absorber, Rear Upper
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Q: How to Replace the Coil Springs and Shock Absorber on Cadillac STS?
A:
The vehicle needs to be raised while supported before you replace the shock absorber and its components. After removing the wheel together with the tire locate the shock module for extraction. Place the shock module inside the spring compressor while indicating the upper Control Arm assembly and insulator for proper placement with the spring in compressed position when the shock absorber moves without hindrance. Use the spring compressor forcing screw to compress the coil spring while rotating it until ready for shock absorber removal from the shock module after removal of magnaride sensor nut and shock absorber upper retaining nut. To proceed with the removal you must first separate the upper mounting plate and coil spring by turning the compressor forcing screw before taking out the upper Control Arm Bracket assembly with insulator. When installing the shock absorber position its lower mounting holes so the alignment pins on the upper Control Arm Bracket face a 90-degree angle. Place the components in the spring compressor with proper alignment of markings while reusing the forcing screw to compress the coil spring. Install the shock absorber retaining nut before tightening it to 25 nm (18 lb ft) then fasten the magnaride sensor nut to 20 nm (15 lb ft). After removing the shock module from the spring compressor install it onto the vehicle. After completing the installation of the tire and wheel the vehicle should be lowered to the ground.