OEM 2004 Cadillac XLR Leaf Spring

2004 Cadillac XLR Leaf Spring Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Leaf Spring in the Rear Suspension on 2004 Cadillac XLR?

  A: A substitute rear transverse spring installation starts with raising and sustaining the vehicle along with tire and wheel removal. When installing a new transverse spring always measure the rear spring adjuster bolt gap which will serve as height reference for vehicle trims. Pay attention to avoid scratching the transverse spring when performing this procedure. Use the transverse spring compressor (J 33432-A) to compress the transverse spring before removing one of the lower control arms and the transverse spring bolts and retainers and discard the old bolts. To replace the transverse spring the vehicle needs this step followed by removing the compressor if you are changing out the spring itself. Position the transverse spring compressor (J 33432-A) on the transverse spring before fitting it onto the crossmember. You must maintain the compressor in place before installing the shock absorber because removing it early might lead to pad misalignment on the bolt which could result in damage or rattling sounds. Add fresh crossmember bolts with transverse spring retainers before installing these components and twisting each bolt to 62 nm (46 ft. Lbs.). Remove the transverse spring compressor tool (J 33432-A) so you can install the tire and wheel assemblies back onto the vehicle. When replacing a rear spring perform a rear wheel alignment afterward you must adjust rear trim height.