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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 SRX 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Automatic Level Control 🢒 Shock Absorber Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 925715 Size: SH
  1. Remove the trim panel.
  2. Move the sound insulator away from the shock tower.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) for the F55 suspension, if equipped.
  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 air line from the shock for F55 suspension, if needed.

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

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

Installation Procedure

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

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


    Object Number: 926577 Size: SH
  2. Install the lower shock mounting bolt and tighten to 150 N·m (111 lb ft).

    3. Object Number: 926578 Size: SH
  3. Connect the automatic level control air line to the shock for the F55 suspension, if needed.

    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) and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
  6. Connect the electrical connector (1) for the F55 suspension, if needed.
  7. Reposition the sound insulator around the shock tower.
  8. Install the trim panel.