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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 SLS 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Suspension General Diagnosis 🢒 Shock Absorber Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 925715 Size: SH
  1. Remove the trim plate.
  2. Move the sound insulator away from the shock tower.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) on vehicles equipped with F55 suspension.
  4. Remove the upper shock mounting nuts (2).
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

    6. Object Number: 926578 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the automatic level control from the shock absorber on vehicles with F55 suspension.

    7. Twist the retaining clip and pull the connector from the shock.


    Object Number: 926577 Size: SH
  7. Remove the lower shock absorber mounting bolt.

    8. Object Number: 1209248 Size: SH
  8. Remove the shock absorber from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1209248 Size: SH
  1. Install the shock absorber to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 926577 Size: SH
  2. Install the lower shock absorber mounting bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 150 N·m (111 lb ft).


    Object Number: 926578 Size: SH
  3. Connect the automatic level control air line to the shock.

    4. Object Number: 925715 Size: SH
  4. Guide the shock to the body while lowering the vehicle.
  5. Install the upper shock mounting nuts (2).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  6. Connect the electrical connector (1) on vehicles equipped with F55 suspension.
  7. Reposition the sound insulator around the shock tower.
  8. Install the trim panel.