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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2002 🢒 Eldorado 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Wiring Systems 🢒 Strut Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

    3. Object Number: 590612 Size: SH
  3. Remove the Road Sensing Suspension position sensor link from the lower control arm, if equipped

    4. Object Number: 161261 Size: SH
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link to strut retaining nut.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the strut.
  6. Remove the brake line bracket to strut retaining bolt.
  7. Remove the road sensing suspension electrical connector if equipped.
  8. Remove the wheel speed sensor wiring harness bracket mounting bolt.

    9. Object Number: 161262 Size: SH

    Notice: Whenever working near the drive axles, care must be taken to prevent inner tri-pot joints from being overextended. Overextension of the joint could result in separation of internal components which could go undetected and result in failure of the joint.

    Notice: Care should be taken to avoid scratching or cracking the spring coating when handling the front suspension coil spring. Damage can cause premature failure.

  9. Remove the strut to steering knuckle mounting bolts (1).

    10. Object Number: 740371 Size: SH
  10. Remove the upper strut mount to body retaining nuts.
  11. Remove the strut.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the strut to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.


    Object Number: 740371 Size: SH
  2. Install the upper strut mount to body retaining nuts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the upper strut mount to body retaining nuts to 21 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 161262 Size: SH
  3. Install the strut to steering knuckle mounting bolts (1) and nuts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the strut to steering knuckle mounting nuts to 147 N·m (108 lb ft).

  4. Install the wheel speed sensor wiring harness bracket and mounting bolt.
  5. Install the brake line bracket and mounting bolt.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the brake line bracket and wheel speed sensor bracket to 9 N·m (7 lb ft).

  6. Install the road sensing suspension electrical connector if equipped.

    7. Object Number: 161261 Size: SH
  7. Install the stabilizer link to strut.
  8. Install the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).


    Object Number: 590612 Size: SH
  9. Install the Road Sensing Suspension position sensor to lower control arm.
  10. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Lower the vehicle.