Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Upper Control Arm To Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt

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Remove the upper control arm to steering knuckle pinch bolt and nut.
Disconnect the upper ball joint from the steering knuckle.

Fig 2: Removing & Installing Lower Shock Bolts

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Remove the shock module lower mounting bolts (1).
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 3: Removing Air Conditioning Line Retaining Nut From Shock Tower

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Remove the air conditioning line retaining nut from the shock tower.
Position the air conditioning line bracket a side.

Fig 4: View Of Shock Module & Upper Mounting Bolts

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Remove the shock module upper mounting bolts.
Remove the shock module from the vehicle.