1998 Cadillac Eldorado Service Repair Manual

Document ID: 180629

1998 Cadillac Eldorado

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| DeVille, Eldorado (VIN E/K) Service Manual | Suspension | Rear Suspension | Specifications | Document ID: 180629

Fastener Tightening Specifications (Without B9Q/V4U) Specification Application

Metric

English

Caliper Mounting Bracket Bolts

113 N·m

83 lb ft

Lower Control Arm Inner Nut

102 N·m

75 lb ft

Lower Control Arm Outer Nut

102 N·m

75 lb ft

Upper Control Arm Inner Nut

57 N·m

42 lb ft

Upper Control Arm Outer Nut

57 N·m

42 lb ft

Hub Mounting Bolts

70 N·m

53 lb ft

Parking Brake Cable Bracket Bolt

43 N·m

32 lb ft

Shock Absorber Lower Nut

102 N·m

75 lb ft

Shock Absorber Upper Nut

75 N·m

55 lb ft

Stabilizer Bracket Bolt

60 N·m

44 lb ft

Stabilizer Link Lower Nut

60 N·m

44 lb ft

Stabilizer Link Upper Nut

60 N·m

44 lb ft

Suspension Support Forward Arm Nut Right Side

63 N·m

46 lb ft

Suspension Support Forward Arm Nut Left Side

102 N·m

75 lb ft

Suspension Support Upper Mounting Bolts

102 N·m

75 lb ft

Toe Link Inner Nut

57 N·m

42 lb ft

Toe Link Outer Nut

75 N·m

55 lb ft

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Document ID: 278345

1998 Cadillac Eldorado

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| DeVille, Eldorado (VIN E/K) Service Manual | Suspension | Rear Suspension | Specifications | Document ID: 278345

Fastener Tightening Specifications (With B9Q/V4U) Specification Application

Metric

English

175 N·m

129 lb ft

50 N·m

37 lb ft

Lower Control Arm Inner Attachment

108 N·m

80 lb ft

Shock Lower Nut and Bolt

108 N·m

80 lb ft

Shock Upper Nut

75 N·m

55 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Bolt

60 N·m

44 lb ft

Stabilizer Shaft Link Attachment

52 N·m

38 lb ft

Toe Link to Knuckle Attachment

75 N·m

55 lb ft

Toe Link to Suspension Support Attachment

60 N·m

44 lb ft

Upper Control Arm Attachment

108 N·m

80 lb ft

Wheel Hub Nut

200 N·m

148 lb ft

Wheel Nuts

190 N·m

140 lb ft

17 N·m

13 lb ft

Ball Joint Nut Bearing Retainer Nut

Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt

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Document ID: 180780

1998 Cadillac Eldorado

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| DeVille, Eldorado (VIN E/K) Service Manual | Suspension | Rear Suspension | Repair Instructions | Document ID: 180780

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Without B9Q/V4U) Removal Procedure 1.

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5.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.

Remove the caliper. Suspend the caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.

Remove the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

Remove the hub and bearing assembly.

Installation Procedure 1. Install the hub and bearing assembly.

Tighten Tighten the hub mounting bolts to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

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.

2. Install the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.

3. Install the caliper and new caliper bracket mounting bolts. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.

Tighten • Tighten the caliper bracket mounting bolts to 113 N·m (83 lb ft).

• Tighten the parking brake cable bracket bolt to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).

4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Installation .

5. Lower the vehicle.

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Document ID: 278351

1998 Cadillac Eldorado

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| DeVille, Eldorado (VIN E/K) Service Manual | Suspension | Rear Suspension | Repair Instructions | Document ID: 278351

Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (With B9Q/V4U) Removal Procedure

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Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

Remove the wheel and tire.

Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.

Remove the brake shoes and brake cable.

Remove the brake line and wheel speed sensor.

Support the lower control arm with jack stand.

Remove the ball stud nut and separate the ball stud from knuckle.

Remove the upper knuckle nut and bolt.

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9. Remove four bolts and the bearing retainer.

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Remove the nut from the backside of the knuckle securing the hub to knuckle.

Press the hub from the knuckle.

Remove the brake backing plate from the knuckle.

Press the bearing from the knuckle.

Remove the hub and bearing.

Removal Procedure

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1. Press the bearing into the knuckle.

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.

2. Install the backing plate and bearing retainer bolts.

Tighten Tighten the retainer bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

3. Press the hub in the bearing.

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4. Install the speed sensor reluctor ring and nut.

Tighten Tighten the nut to 200 N·m (145 lb ft).

5. Install the upper knuckle bolt and nut.

Tighten Tighten the upper knuckle bolt and nut to 108 N·m (80 lb ft).

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7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

Install the ball joint to the knuckle.

Install the brake line and wheel speed sensor.

Install the brake shoes and parking cable.

Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes.

Bleed the brake system.

Install the wheel and tire.

Tighten Tighten the Wheel Nuts to 190 N·m (140 lb ft).

12. Lower the vehicle.

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Document ID: 180758

1998 Cadillac Eldorado

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| DeVille, Eldorado (VIN E/K) Service Manual | Suspension | Rear Suspension | Repair Instructions | Document ID: 180758

Support Replacement Removal Procedure The suspension support is a separate sub-frame which supports all of the other rear suspension components. The suspension support is attached to the body at four points. The suspension support can be removed from the vehicle without removing or disconnecting the following parts: • The spring • The shock absorbers • The control arms • The knuckle • The hub and bearing assembly • The rotors Important: Since the right rear brake crossover pipe is mounted to the suspension support, it is important that all necessary precautions described in the following procedure are taken in order to ensure that the pipe is not damaged during the suspension support removal or installations procedures.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.

3. Suspend the left caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.

4. Remove the other rear suspension components as required.

5. Remove the intermediate parking brake cable from the equalizer and move the intermediate cable clear of the suspension support.

6. Remove the rear brake crossover pipe and the left rear brake hose from the bracket.

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8. Support the rear suspension support with suitable jackstands.

9. Remove the suspension support forward arm bolts, upper mounting bolts and lower insulators.

Important: While lowering the support, carefully watch the position of the brake calipers, brake hoses and crossover pipes in order to prevent damage during the removal procedure.

10. Lower the jackstands.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the suspension support under the vehicle on suitable jackstands. Align the

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suspension support with the vehicle body directly below the installed position.

2. Install the upper suspension support insulators on the suspension support.

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.

Important: While raising the suspension support, carefully watch the position of the brake calipers, brake hoses and crossover pipes. Reposition the brake calipers, brake pipes, and brake hoses as required in order to prevent interference or damage to the brake components.

3. Slowly raise the suspension support into the vehicle. Align the suspension support with the vehicle body as it is raised.

Important: • Install both forward arm bolts in the proper direction, with the nuts installed on the right side of the arm.

• The cup-shaped washer is used on the left forward arm bolt installation only.

4. Install the suspension support forward arm bolts, nuts and washers, upper mounting bolts and insulators.

Tighten • Tighten the right side suspension support forward arm nut to 63 N·m (46 lb ft).

• Tighten the left side suspension support forward arm bolt to 102 N·m (75 lb ft).

• Tighten the upper mounting bolts to 102 N·m (75 lb ft).

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.

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7.

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9.

10.

Connect the rear chassis wiring harness to the main body wiring harness.

Install the left rear brake hose and crossover pipe to the bracket.

Bleed the brakes. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding in Hydraulic Brakes.

Connect the intermediate parking brake cable to the equalizer.

Install any other rear suspension components previously removed.

Install the left caliper and the new caliper mounting bracket bolts. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.

Tighten • Tighten the caliper mounting bracket bolts to 113 N·m (83 lb ft).

• Tighten the parking brake cable bracket bolt to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).

11. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.

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