Cadillac 19300026 Rear Leveling Shock Absorber Kit

Another subset of the steering and suspension is the steering linkage and suspension components; loss of these products results in terrible tire traction and erosion, rough handling of the automobile, inadequate fuel economy, and more. To check on the shock absorbers or the struts you need to park the car on a flat surface and set the brakes, turn off the engine while checking the tire pressure. Squeezing of one corner of the vehicle and release requires noting that the vehicle should stop bouncing as well as reach a level position in one or two bounces; this is an indication of a worn out shock absorber or strut. After that perform this check also on the other corners, and finally raise the vehicle on jackstands safely. Check the upper and lower struts or shock absorbers for the leakage of the fluid and make an assurance that the leakage fluid is from the shocks or struts. Make sure that they are fitted tightly on the head and are not cracked or worn in some manner; replace them as a pair. Examining the steering and suspension parts, the mechanic has to look for the signs related to the condition of seals, boots, bushings, and traces of leakage. Scrub the lower part of the steering knuckle and ask someone to twiddle the wheel while you check for mobility of balljoint; if it moves-replace it. Take both front tires in the outer bottoms and try to move them back and forth to and fro; if you feel any play, check the steering gear mounts and tie-rod ends. The CV boots are essential in protecting the CV joints from elements such as dirt and water, which may cause early wearing out, hence should be cleaned always. Check for any sign of inclinations, breakages or if some of the clamps are loose then the boots should be changed if there are signs of tears, crack or leaking lubricant.

To remove the shock absorber, start by loosening the rear wheel lug nuts and raising the rear of the vehicle on jackstands. Remove the wheel and disconnect the air line at the shock absorber. Support the lower control arm with a floor jack and, if equipped with road-sensing suspension, disconnect the electrical connector from the shock absorber. Depending on the model, remove the nut and bolt or two bolts securing the shock absorber to the control arm. For a 1999 DeVille, also remove the upper mounting nut, retainer, and insulator. For a 2000 or later DeVille or a 1999 or later Seville, open the trunk, pull back the carpet, remove the dust cover, and unscrew the upper mounting nuts. For a later model Seville, open the trunk, pull back the carpet, and disconnect the road-sensing suspension harness connector from the shock absorber. Finally, remove the shock absorber. To install, follow the reverse of the removal steps, ensuring to tighten the mounting fasteners to the specified torque and allowing the Electronic Level Control system to pressurize before lowering the vehicle and tightening the lug nuts.

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Yes, these should fit a 2005 Cadillac DHS

Yes this same part number will work on both sides