Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Cadillac XT5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
If equipped with F45, separate the rear shock absorber harness (1) from the rear suspension lower control arm.
- Separate the parking brake harness from the rear suspension lower control arm.
- Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link - Remove - Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link Replacement
- Support the rear suspension lower control arm.
Remove the rear shock absorber nut (1) and rear shock absorber bolt (2) from the rear suspension lower control arm and reposition the rear shock absorber. Shock Absorber Replacement
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Nut(1) - Remove
- Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt(2) - Remove and DISCARD
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Nut(1) - Remove
- Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Washer(2) - Remove
Lower the rear suspension lower control arm (1) to provide clearance for the rear coil spring.
Rear Coil Spring(1) - Remove
- Rear Coil Spring Lower Insulator(2) - Remove
- Rear Coil Spring Insulator(3) - Remove
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Bolt(1) - Remove
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm(1) - Remove