1998 Cadillac Eldorado | DeVille, Eldorado (VIN E/K) Service Manual | Suspension | Rear Suspension | Specifications | Document ID: 180629 Fastener Tightening Specifications (Without B9Q/V4U) Application MetricSpecificationEnglish 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 © 2010 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.
1998 Cadillac Eldorado | DeVille, Eldorado (VIN E/K) Service Manual | Suspension | Rear Suspension | Specifications | Document ID: 278345 Fastener Tightening Specifications (With B9Q/V4U) Application MetricSpecificationEnglish Ball Joint Nut 175 N·m 129 lb ft Bearing Retainer Nut 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 Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt 17 N·m 13 lb ft © 2010 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.
2.Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels.
• Tighten the parking brake cable bracket bolt to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).
4.Remove the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Replacement in Disc Brakes.
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
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Without B9Q/V4U)RemovalProcedure
5.Lower the vehicle.
1998 Cadillac Eldorado | DeVille, Eldorado (VIN E/K) Service Manual | Suspension | Rear Suspension | Repair Instructions | Document ID: 180780
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.
3.Remove the caliper. Suspend the caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes.
1.Install the hub and bearing assembly. Tighten Tighten the hub mounting bolts to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).
• Tighten the caliper bracket mounting bolts to 113 N·m (83 lb ft).
Installation Procedure
4.Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Wheel Installation .
5.Remove the hub and bearing assembly.
1.Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
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1998 Cadillac Eldorado | DeVille, Eldorado (VIN E/K) Service Manual | Suspension | Rear Suspension | Repair Instructions | Document ID: 278351 Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (With B9Q/V4U)RemovalProcedure 1.Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information. 2.Remove the wheel and tire. 3.Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes. 4.Remove the brake shoes and brake cable. 5.Remove the brake line and wheel speed sensor. 6.Support the lower control arm with jack stand. 7.Remove the ball stud nut and separate the ball stud from knuckle. 8.Remove the upper knuckle nut and bolt. © 2010 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.
9.Remove four bolts and the bearing retainer. 10.Remove the nut from the backside of the knuckle securing the hub to knuckle. 11.Press the hub from the knuckle. 12.Remove the brake backing plate from the knuckle. 13.Press the bearing from the knuckle. 14.Remove the hub and bearing. Removal Procedure
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.
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.
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). 6.Install the ball joint to the knuckle. 7.Install the brake line and wheel speed sensor. 8.Install the brake shoes and parking cable. 9.Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement in Drum Brakes. 10.Bleed the brake system. 11.Install the wheel and tire. Tighten Tighten the Wheel Nuts to 190 N·m (140 lb ft). 12.Lower the vehicle.
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:
4.Remove
1998 Cadillac Eldorado | DeVille, Eldorado (VIN E/K) Service Manual | Suspension | Rear Suspension | Repair Instructions | Document ID: 180758 Support Replacement Removal Procedure
5.Remove
2.Remove
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. the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Wheel Removal in Tires and Wheels. the left caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes. the other rear suspension components as required. the intermediate parking brake cable from the equalizer and move the intermediate cable clear of the suspension support. the rear brake crossover pipe and the left rear brake hose from the bracket. the rear chassis wiring harness from the main body wiring harness. hub Motors Corporation. All rights reserved.
3.Suspend
6.Remove
and bearing assembly • The rotors © 2010 General
7.Disconnect
• The spring • The shock absorbers • The control arms • The knuckle • The
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8.Support the rear suspension support with suitable jackstands.
10.Lower the jackstands.
1.Position the suspension support under the vehicle on suitable jackstands. Align the
Installation Procedure
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.
9.Remove the suspension support forward arm bolts, upper mounting bolts and lower insulators.
• Install both forward arm bolts in the proper direction, with the nuts installed on the right side of the arm.
Notice:Tighten
Important:
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
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.
3.Slowlycomponents.raisethe
suspension support with the vehicle body directly below the installed position.
4.Install the suspension support forward arm bolts, nuts and washers, upper mounting bolts and insulators.
suspension support into the vehicle. Align the suspension support with the vehicle body as it is raised.
6.Install the left rear brake hose and crossover pipe to the bracket.
7.Bleed the brakes. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding in Hydraulic Brakes.
8.Connect the intermediate parking brake cable to the equalizer.
9.Install any other rear suspension components previously removed.
10.Install the left caliper and the new caliper mounting bracket bolts. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement in Disc Brakes. Tighten 11.Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Wheel Installation in Tires and Wheels.
• The cup-shaped washer is used on the left forward arm bolt installation only.
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.
• Tighten the left side suspension support forward arm bolt to 102 N·m (75 lb ft).
2.Install the upper suspension support insulators on the suspension support.
5.Connect the rear chassis wiring harness to the main body wiring harness.
• 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).
• Tighten the upper mounting bolts to 102 N·m (75 lb ft).
• Tighten the right side suspension support forward arm nut to 63 N·m (46 lb ft).