Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the coil spring, insulator, upper control arm bracket assembly, and shock absorber to the spring compressor aligning all marks.
IMPORTANT: Ensure the alignment pins in the upper control arm bracket is orientated 90 degrees with the shock absorber lower mounting holes.
Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring is compressed.

Fig 1: Identifying Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
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Install the shock absorber retaining nut.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Fig 2: Identifying Shock Absorber Upper Retaining Nut
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Install the magnaride sensor nut.
Remove the shock module from the spring compressor.

Fig 3: Identifying Spring Compressor
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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 .
Lower the vehicle.