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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 Escalade ESV 🢒 Steering 🢒 Steering Linkage 🢒 Steering Linkage Shock Absorber Replacement

Special Tools

J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement.

    2. Object Number: 1862839 Size: SH

    Note: Discard the steering linkage shock absorber nut.

  2. Remove the steering linkage shock absorber nut (1) from the steering linkage shock absorber (2).

    3. Object Number: 397364 Size: SH
  3. Remove the steering linkage shock absorber from the relay rod using puller J 24319-B .

    4. Object Number: 1862840 Size: SH

    Note: Discard the steering linkage shock absorber nut.

  4. Remove the steering linkage shock absorber bolt (2) and nut (3).
  5. Remove the steering linkage shock absorber  (1) from the vehicle.
  6. Inspect the following parts:
    7. • The steering linkage shock absorber for leaks and damage
    • The steering linkage shock absorber bolt for damage or corrosion

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1862841 Size: SH

    Note: Use new steering linkage shock absorber nuts.

  1. Install the steering linkage shock absorber (2) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the steering linkage shock absorber (4) and nuts (1, 3).

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the steering linkage shock absorber nuts (1, 3) and tighten to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
  4. Install the engine shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement.