Strut Assembly Replacement for Cadillac Seville 2000

1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support by the frame allowing the control arms to hang free. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
4. Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket from the strut.
5. Remove the brake line bracket from the strut.

Notice: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.




6. Scribe the strut to knuckle. Refer to Strut and Knuckle Scribing .
7. Remove the strut to knuckle bolts.



8. Remove the three strut mount bolts.
9. Remove the strut from the vehicle.

1. Install the strut.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the three upper strut mount bolts and washers.

Tighten
Tighten strut tower bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).




3. Align the scribe marks on the steering knuckle with the strut.
4. Install new strut to knuckle bolts and nuts.
5. Install the brake line bracket to strut.



6. Install the wheel speed sensor bracket to strut.
7. Connect the wheel speed sensor connector.

Tighten

•	Tighten the strut to knuckle bolts to 147 N·m (108 lb ft).

•	Tighten the brake line and wheel speed sensor bracket to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).

8. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Tighten
Tighten the wheel and tire to 125 N·m (80 lb ft).

9. Lower the vehicle.