2009 Cadillac SRX | Base | 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
FAQ for Coil Springs Repair
Q: What is the removal procedure for the shock absorber and spring assembly?
A:
The procedure is to raise the vehicle, remove the tire and wheel, remove the shock yoke, disconnect the suspension position sensor link rod, remove the upper control arm to the steering knuckle nut, separate the upper control arm from the steering knuckle, lower the vehicle, disconnect the damper coil harness connector, remove the shock module upper mounting bolts and remove the shock module.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do you replace the rear spring insulator?
A:
You can raise the vehicle, remove the rear coil spring, remove the upper coil spring insulator and remove the lower coil spring insulator.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do you install the shock absorber and spring assembly?
A:
You can install the shock module and the shock module upper mounting bolts, connect the damper coil harness connector, raise the vehicle, install the upper control arm, install the upper control arm to the steering knuckle retaining nut, connect the suspension position sensor link rod, install the shock yoke, the shock and the tire and wheel and lower the vehicle.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What is the installation procedure for the rear spring insulator?
A:
The procedure is to install the upper coil spring insulator, install the lower coil spring insulator, install the rear coil spring, lower the vehicle and adjust the rear camber.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: How do you install the coil spring?
A:
You can install the coil spring, raise the vehicle, install the frame to body mounting bolts and washers, remove the jack, install a suitable jack, raise the lower control arm, install the shock absorber lower retaining bolt, remove the jack, connect the headlamp adjustment link and the automatic level control sensor link, install the tire and wheel and lower the vehicle.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
Q: What is the removal procedure for the coil spring?
A:
The procedure is to raise the vehicle, remove the tire and wheel, disconnect the automatic level control sensor link and the headlamp adjustment link, raise the lower control arm, remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt, lower the lower control arm, support the rear frame, remove the frame to body side mounting bolts and washers, lower the side of the frame and remove the coil spring.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022
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FAQ for Other Repair Info
Q: How do you replace the park brake cable mounting bracket?
A:
You can raise the vehicle, remove the rear tire and wheel assembly, pull down on the intermediate park brake cable, disconnect the intermediate park brake cable, depress the rear brake cable retainer, remove the rear park brake cable, disconnect the park brake cable, remove the Parking Brake Cable bracket mounting bolts and remove the parking brake cable bracket.
Q: How do you install the electronic suspension rear position sensor?
A:
You can install the sensor to the vehicle, bottom out the captured stud in the keyhole, rotate the sensor and bracket, continue to rotate the sensor bracket, install the rear Ride Height Sensor retaining nut, connect the ride sensor link to the upper control arm ball stud, connect the ride sensor harness connector, install the tire and wheel and lower the vehicle.
Q: What is the proper way to install the steering knuckle?
A:
You can install the Steering Knuckle, install a new lower control arm ball stud retaining nut, install the upper control arm ball stud to the steering knuckle, install a new upper control arm ball stud retaining nut, install the brake hose bracket to the steering knuckle retaining bolts, connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle, install the outer tie rod retaining nut, install the wheel bearing/hub, install the tire and wheel and lower the vehicle.