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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2000 🢒 Eldorado 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Knuckle Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheel.
  3. Remove and suspend the caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  4. Remove the caliper bracket.
  5. Remove the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  6. Remove the hub and bearing assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
  7. Disconnect the road sensing suspension position sensor from the upper control arm.

    8. Caution: Jackstand must be of adequate strength to support vehicle weight. Jackstand must be securely positioned or personal injury may result.

    Caution: Place Jackstand under front of vehicle to prevent vehicle from falling from hoist.

  8. Support the outboard end of the lower control arm with a screw jack in order to relieve the spring load.

    9. Object Number: 161652 Size: SH
  9. Remove the lower shock absorber bolt.

    10. Object Number: 161647 Size: SH
  10. Remove the stabilizer link from the control arm.

    11. Object Number: 161657 Size: SH
  11. Remove the rear toe link outer bolt and discard. The bolt is not reusable.

    12. Object Number: 161656 Size: SH
  12. Remove the lower control arm outer nut and bolt.
  13. Remove the upper control arm outer nut and bolt.
  14. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor cable bracket from the knuckle.
  15. Remove the knuckle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 161656 Size: SH
  1. Connect the wheel speed sensor cable bracket to the knuckle.
  2. Position the knuckle in the upper control arm. Install the bolt and the nut.
  3. Position the knuckle in the lower control arm. Install the bolt and the nut.

    4. Object Number: 161657 Size: SH
  4. Install the new rear toe link outer bolt. Do not tighten the bolt at this time. The toe link must be tightened in design position in order to reduce windup in the bushings.

    5. Object Number: 161647 Size: SH
  5. Install the stabilizer link to the control arm.

    6. Object Number: 161652 Size: SH
  6. Using a jackstand load the coil spring and install the lower shock absorber bolt.

    7. 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.

  7. Install the hub and bearing. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .

    8. Tighten

        • Tighten the upper control arm outer nut to 57 N·m (42 lb ft).
            
        • Tighten the lower control arm outer nut to 102 N·m (75 lb ft).
        • Tighten the toe link outer bolt to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).
        • Tighten the lower shock nut to 102 N·m (75 lb ft).
        • Tighten the lower stabilizer link bolt to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).
        • Tighten the hub mounting bolts to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).
  8. Install the caliper and new caliper bracket mounting bolts. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  9. Install the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
  10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  11. Lower the vehicle.