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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2002ELDORADO V8-4.6L VIN YREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEALIGNMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRFRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTFRONT CASTER ADJUSTMENT
2002 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN Y
Front Caster Adjustment
2002 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN YSECTION Front Caster Adjustment
Front Caster Adjustment
1. Support the car by the wheels. Remove the 3 top strut mounting nuts (1) and washers (2).
Notice: Refer to fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Set caster to specification by moving top of strut forward or rearward as required. The adjustment sensitivity is approximately 0.1 degree of caster per millimeter moved.
Tighten top strut mounting nuts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
1. Support the car by the wheels. Remove the 3 top strut mounting nuts (1) and washers (2).
Notice: Refer to fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Set caster to specification by moving top of strut forward or rearward as required. The adjustment sensitivity is approximately 0.1 degree of caster per millimeter moved.
Tighten top strut mounting nuts to 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.