Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the support assembly with the transmission jack in position.
- Install the 2 rear bolts and the 2 front bolts at the mounts.
Tighten:
- Tighten the front support assembly bolts to 187 N.m (138 lb ft).
- Tighten the rear support assembly bolts to 207 N.m (153 lb ft).
- Install the brackets at the forward support assembly mounts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 86 N.m (63 lb ft).
- Install the center support bracket bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 128 N.m (94 lb ft).
- Install the air tube to the electronic level control compressor.
- Connect the electronic level control electrical connector and install the vent tube.
- Connect the electrical connectors to the support assembly.
- Install the electronic level control links to both the control arms.
- Install the air tube to the electronic level control compressor.
- Connect the electrical connector to the electronic level control and install the vent tube.
- Connect the electrical connectors to the support assembly.
- Connect the electronic level control links to both the control arms.
- Attach the park brake cable at the support assembly.
- Install the park brake cable (1) to the brake calipers.
- Install the brake calipers. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (J55) or Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JL9) .
- Install the coil springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement (FE1 and FE3) or Coil Spring Replacement (FE7) .
- Install the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
- Install the tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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Fig 4: Identifying Road Sensing Suspension or Automatic Level Control Electrical Connectors & Vent Hose