Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Important: Ensure the alignment pins in the upper control arm bracket is orientated 90 degrees with the shock absorber lower mounting holes.

Install the coil spring, insulator, upper control arm bracket assembly, and shock absorber to the spring compressor aligning all marks.
Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.

Fig 1: Spring Compressor Forcing Screw
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the shock absorber retaining nut.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 2: Shock Absorber Retaining Nut
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Remove the shock module from the spring compressor.
Install the shock module to the vehicle. Refer to SHOCK MODULE REPLACEMENT .
Install the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 3: Shock Module In Spring Compressor
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