Cadillac 20765200 Front Shock Absorber Assembly

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To remove the model of a coil-over shock absorber, start by loosening the front wheel nuts which hold together its lug, lift up the automobile and remove it tire. Use a floor jack to support the external end of lower control arm and detach the tie-rod end from steering knuckle. Remove top mounting nuts and two bolts that attach bottom of shock absorber to lower control arm. Pull it out from below. To install, reverse removal steps for installing new shocks and tighten fasteners as per their torque specifications. If equipped with a suspension control system, reconnect electrical plug at top of shock absorber. For torsion bar models, follow same steps but back up wrench on stem is used for removing upper mount nut as well as related hardware. Observe direction in which bolt points while removing the lower mounting nut and bolt. Reverse removal steps when installing making sure that lower mounting bolt is pointing exactly in the same spot it did before.

After supporting the rear axle, the shock absorber upper and lower mounting fasteners should be removed.

The outer CV boot should be inspected more frequently because it wears out sooner due to constant pivoting following the steering action of the front hub.

To install, reverse the removal steps and ensure the lower mounting bolt is pointing in the same direction as before.

After supporting the rear axle, the shock absorber upper and lower mounting fasteners should be removed.

If the vehicle is equipped with a ride control system, the electrical connector and the airline should be disconnected from the shock absorber.

Visually inspect the steering and suspension components (front and rear) for damage and distortion. Look for damaged seals, boots, bushings, and any leaks.

The outer CV boot should be inspected more frequently because it wears out sooner due to constant pivoting following the steering action of the front hub.

The front wheels should be blocked to prevent the vehicle from rolling off the stands.

Start by loosening the front wheel lug nuts, raising the vehicle, and removing the wheel. Support the outer end of the lower control arm with a floor jack and detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle. Remove the upper mounting nuts and the two bolts that attach the lower end of the shock absorber to the lower control arm. Pull the shock out from below.

If the vehicle continues to move up and down or fails to return to its original position, it may indicate a worn or weak shock absorber.

If leakage is noted, it's advisable to replace the shocks as a set.

The shock absorber can be installed by reversing the removal steps and tightening the fasteners to the torque specifications.

Start by loosening the front wheel lug nuts, raising the vehicle, and removing the wheel. Support the outer end of the lower control arm with a floor jack and detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle. Remove the upper mounting nuts and the two bolts that attach the lower end of the shock absorber to the lower control arm. Pull the shock out from below.

Follow the same steps as removing the coil-over shock absorber model, but use a backup wrench on the stem to remove the upper mounting nut and related hardware. Remove the lower mounting nut and bolt, noting the direction in which the bolt points.

To install, reverse the removal steps and ensure the lower mounting bolt is pointing in the same direction as before.

Examine the bushings where the control arms meet the chassis for damage and wear.

The shock absorber can be installed by reversing the removal steps and tightening the fasteners to the torque specifications.