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How much should it cost for a left front bearing & seal to be replacedgreg - 2003 Cadillac DeVille - Steering & Suspension - 3/19/2012this is a recommended service from tire plus-
3/19/2012 yboy82Try the AutomD Negotiator ( http://www.automd.com/negotiator/) feature on this site it is free. They will call local shops for the repair that you needed and send the multiple quotes from your local shops. So you can compare job prices within your area.
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Suspension not working properlyjoel brown - 2000 Cadillac DeVille - Steering & Suspension - 3/13/2012Shocks won't inflate -
Do i have struts in the front and rear?Donald - 2000 Cadillac Catera - Steering & Suspension - 3/13/2012-
3/13/2012 Spoon SportsDont you have the self levelling? Anyway as far as i know the fronts a struts, the rears arent.
STRUTS
Koni Sport Struts & Shocks:
-Sport Strut: part # 8610-1315Sport (insert in OE strut; externally adjustable for rebound)
-Sport Shock: part # 80-2591Sport (non-air, must disable self leveling; rebound adjustment made before installation)
http://store.summitracing.com/
Struts & Shocks: Sport ride.
BILSTEIN
-Strut - B4 Gas: part # VNE-4480 (OE Replacement)
-Shock Absorber - B4 Gas: part # BNE-2861 (OE Replacement)
-Strut - B6 SPORT: part # VE3-4425 (Firm)
-Shock Absorber - B6 SPORT: part # B46-2260 (Firm)
-Strut - B8 SPRINT: part # VE3-4426 (Firm/Lowered)
-Shock Absorber - B6 SPORT: part # B46-2258 (Firm/Lowered)
-Boot & Bumpstop: part # ASP-C245 (front)
http://www.carparts-cat.com/webkat.a...94325913018004
KYB GR2:
-Strut: # 334903
-Strut Mount: part # SM5285
-Shock Mount: part # SM5287
-Strut Boot & Bumpstop: part # SB101
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index....cted_year=2001
Strut only. OEM ride. No adjustments.
Monroe:
Sensatrac Strut: part # 71503 (Twin-tube low pressure gas unit similiar to OEM)
Max-Air Rear Shocks: part # MA825 (For use with self leveling)
Upper Mount: part # 903932
Front Boot & Bumpstop: part # 63619
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index....cted_year=2001
ACDELCO Strut: part # 506592 {#09192250} Right / # 506591 {#09192249} Left
http://www.rockauto.com/
Factory Replacement w/o SPORT APPEARANCE PKG (RPO-TV5)
ACDELCO Strut: part # 506594 {#09192292} Right / # 506593 {#09192291} Left
http://www.rockauto.com/
Factory Replacement w/SPORT APPEARANCE PKG (RPO-TV5)
ACDELCO Part # 560227 {#72119084}
ABSORBER,RR SHK w/o SPORT APPEARANCE PKG (RPO-TV5)
http://www.rockauto.com/
Factory Replacement - Catera
ACDELCO Part # 560228 {#72119087}
ABSORBER,RR SHK w/SPORT APPEARANCE PKG (RPO-TV5)
http://www.rockauto.com/
Factory Replacement - Catera Sport
Gabriel Ultra Strut: part # G56769
http://www.gabriel.com/
OE replacement
SPRINGS
Intrax Lowering Springs: Part # INT-25-1-001
Lower the car 1.6 inch (40.6mm) front and 1.4 inch (35.5mm) rear.
VOGTLAND Lowering Springs: part # 955120
Lower the car 1.2 inch (30mm) F&R.
Eibach Lowering Springs: part # E-6532-140
http://www.eibach-uk.com/
Lower the car 1.2 inches (30mm) F&R.
BILSTEIN Coil Springs - 007967
Front Right Spring: part # FE1-D403
Front Left Spring: part # FE1-D402
Rear Springs: part # FE1-D020
BILSTEIN Coil Springs - 007969
Front Right Spring: part # FE1-D448
Front Left Spring: part # FE1-D404
Rear Springs: part # FE1-D020
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3/9/2012 Spoon SportsIts an annoying piece of equipment which just monitors tire pressure. Its annoying for the following reasons (Pardon my rant)
1. Its expensive when it gets busted
2. It makes me feel stupid, i mean thats the reason God gave me eyes, so i can see if its flat or not
3. If it gets flat while i am driving, God gave us the sense to feel it which is not hard nor unoticable really
OR
4. Or if it gets flat while i am driving and for some odd reason i didnt feel it, i have other people to warn me
As you may already notice, all of things to know when a tire is flat is free of charge :)
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How do you change the rear shocks air compressor? Dealer wants $700.00 plus labor.Ray - 2003 Cadillac Escalade - Steering & Suspension - 3/7/2012 -
WHAT CAUSES THE "SERVICE TIRE MONITOR" WARNING TO APPEAR ON THE DISPLAY?Casillac - 2003 Cadillac DeVille - Steering & Suspension - 3/6/2012160,000 MILES, NEW FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS(R & L), NEW RIGHT FRONT CV AXLE, AND NEW POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE. I FEEL THE CAR TREMORING WHEN MY SPEED REACHES 69+ MPH. -
How can i raise my vehicle afterputting on bigger tires, i have air suspentionjohn sherman - 1991 Cadillac DeVille - Steering & Suspension - 3/3/2012 -
Engine light is on went to get checked out, code say yaw rate sensor circuit malfunction, where is it located and how toricer - 2004 Cadillac SRX - Steering & Suspension - 3/2/2012reset-
3/2/2012 raoul_tiestoI am not a cadillac expert but i know most of yaw rate sensors are located under the center console.
3/3/2012 ricerThank you very much, your answer has been helpful -
3/2/2012 HouseCallAutoYou cannot fully handle anything productively about this yaw sensor without the use of a shop grade scan tool to view live data.
1. Check the "YAW" sensor voltage reading on scan tool or with a voltmeter, it should be in the .18 to 4.84 range.
2. If not, disconnect the YAW sensor and verify the signal wire has no voltage on it. If it does, trace wire for a short. If no voltage, verify the YAW sensor has a good ground, if so replace the sensor. This is a $200 sensor.
3. The yaw sensor is under the carpet and is accessed by moving the passenger seat fully rearward and lifting the carpeting by the seam.
3/3/2012 ricerThank you for the information, is it sometimes true that you can disconnect the sensor and then reconnect and it may reset?
3/3/2012 HouseCallAutoOften in automotive electronics a disconnect and reconnect sometimes does good stuff, there are no rules here and there are a lot of gray areas. Try it as it cannot do any harm.
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Had a brake job done on rear axle and now the rear shocks are fully inflated and wont deflategreenleggrey - 1998 Cadillac DeVille - Steering & Suspension - 2/24/2012-
2/16/2012 Spoon SportsIf you are getting a service ride control your compressor is the cause unless there is a sensor wire that you didn't hook up right or the sensor is bad.
Other than that, i cant think of any other reason.
2/16/2012 greenleggreynot getting a service ride control lite, but after the brake job,my abs and my traction control lite stays on -
2/16/2012 HouseCallAutoYour cause is *probably* a bad compressor. The part of the compressor that goes bad is the exhaust solenoid which is integral with the compressor and is not serviced separate from the assembly. But, if you can perform this procedure >>
1. Test for B+ to the Orange wire of the compressor/exhaust solenoid.
2. Ground the White wire, pin E of the height sensor, check for car to drop, with weight on the wheels.
3. Ground the White wire directly at the exhaust solenoid, check for click, check for rear suspension vent.
2/16/2012 greenleggreyso you think the brake job is just a coincidence? traction control and abs lite is on after they did the brake job -
2/16/2012 HouseCallAutoI gave you the circuit test to do. In the rear of your car there are height sensors. when your car is put on a lift for service these sensors are allowed to extend beyond their normal range of motion. It is possible that if one of these sensors failed when the rear suspension extended when the car was lifted. The sensors are supposed to be able to handle this. That is the only link I see relating to work being done and then having a problem immediately. No matter what, proper diagnostics has to be followed to determine a cause. cannot just say this part is bad because they did this. If a height sensor failed you cannot blame the repair facility for having your car on their lift. I would think though, if you were my customer and it was my shop, I would gladly look and see if I could have done anything to cause this to happen beyond the car beyond the car simply being on my lift.
2/16/2012 HouseCallAutoI don't think it is a coincidence, no. The car has to be checked by someone that has the knowhow and ability to read and interpret the fault codes for the air suspension and the ABS system. The codes tell a story.
2/18/2012 HouseCallAutoAny update on this green? -
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I hear a rubbing sound when car leans to leftEica - 2007 Cadillac SRX - Steering & Suspension - 2/24/2012I changed wheel hub and all linings and still I hear the rubbing sound when car is leaning like when I'm on the highway not just regular turning-
2/24/2012 Spoon Sports"when car is leaning like when I'm on the highway" - How can a vehicle lean on the highway without turning, i mean if that was the case have you checked your shock absorbers? Have you also checked your fender linings if the are dangling and hitting your tires?
If i was just there i can easily pinpoint that rubbing sound, alas, im online
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Why does my car hop in when riding over bumps and at high speedscadillac97 - 1997 Cadillac Seville - Steering & Suspension - 2/20/2012the car needs suspension maintenance but am not sure wha to replace does this car even have normal shock absorbers? -
I need pic. of steering wheel parts and how they go in place.Wes Fultz - 1994 Cadillac DeVille - Steering & Suspension - 2/8/2012-
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Disable the SIR system.
Loosen the four screws from the back of the steering wheel until they are disengaged from the inflator module.
Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module form the steering wheel.
Unplug the connector position assurance (CPA) and coil assembly connector from the inflator module.
Remove the steering column shaft nut.
Using the special tool J 1859-03, pull the steering wheel
To install:
Feed the coil assembly lead through slot in the steering wheel.
Attach the steering wheel to the column shaft in the proper position.
Tighten the column shaft nut to 30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm).
Ensure the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
Attach the horn contact to the steering column.
Connect the coil assembly and the CPA to the inflator module.
Install the inflator module to the steering wheel securing it with the four screws.
Align the inflatable restraint steering wheel module to the steering wheel taking precautions so that no wires at the back of the inflator module get pinched during assembly. Tighten the bolts to 27 inch lbs. (3 Nm).
Enable the SIR system.
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Car bounces when i hit bump hear a thumhing noise after,press brake car vabrition ,leveing ligth come and briksgeno - 1998 Cadillac Catera - Steering & Suspension - 2/6/2012 -
Bind in steering when turning left or right and will not recover without help.Byron - 2007 Cadillac SRX - Steering & Suspension - 2/5/2012Car has 77,000 miles. The steering binds in all turns. Cadillac says the steering box gears are worn out, but will not fix under warranty. Is this a recall problem that Cadillac should pay for?-
2/5/2012 BillAre you saying you have a extended warranty and they will not repair this? You can look up recalls yourself on this home page , You may also have control arm problems. This could be a safety concern. If under warranty call GM customer service complaint department.
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Occasional Grinding noise in front left steer when in right hand turn. Hub is tight. Possible CV failure?'08 Cadi - 2008 Cadillac Escalade - Steering & Suspension - 2/4/2012Only happens when in right turn or into the throttle a bit Hard - seems to happen when the all wheel kicks in.