Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT5. 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 (without J57) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (with J57)
Remove the 4 rear spring pins (1).
- Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Cover (2) - Remove
Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (2) @Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm (3) - Remove and DISCARD
Support the rear suspension lower control arm (2) with an appropriate jack stand.
- Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Nut (1) - Remove
- Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt (3) - Remove and DISCARD
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Nut (1) - Loosen
- NOTE:
Observe the orientation of rear coil spring (1) as it will be dislodged upon removal of the rear suspension lower control arm.
Slowly raise the vehicle to release tension on the rear coil spring (1) and swing the rear suspension lower control arm (2) far enough to gain access to the rear coil spring (1) for removal.
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Nut (1) - Remove
- Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Washer (2) - Remove
- Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Bolt (3) - Remove and DISCARD
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm (1) - Remove
Rear Coil Spring Insulator (1) @Rear Coil Spring (2) - Remove
- Rear Coil Spring Lower Insulator (3) @Rear Coil Spring (2) - Remove