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2004 Cadillac CTS. Steering Wheel Vibration at Highway Speeds … Information sub-section of the Service Manual or SI document #813128. …

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Document ID# 1442935
2004 Cadillac CTS
Steering Wheel Vibration at Highway Speeds
(Replace Both Front Lower Control Arm
Assemblies) #04-03-08-001 - (Jan 27, 2004)
Steering Wheel Vibration At Highway Speeds (Replace Both Front Lower Control Arm Assemblies)
2004 Cadillac CTS with RPO FE3
Built Prior To VIN Breakpoint 40121460
Important
This bulletin applies ONLY to 2004 CTS vehicles equipped with the FE3 sport suspension built within
the above described VIN range and exhibiting the described condition. NO attempts should be made to
match, balance, force variation diagnose or replace tires for this vibration condition without first
performing the following repair.
Condition
Some customers may comment on feeling a vibration in the steering wheel when driving at highway
speeds.
Correction
Remove both of the existing front lower control arm assemblies and install the following components:
l 25758282-LH Front Lower Control Arm Assembly
l 25758283-RH Front Lower Control Arm Assembly
Refer to the procedures in this bulletin.
Removal-Front Lower Control Arm
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Tools Required
l J 24319-01 Universal Steering Linkage Puller
l J 43631 Ball Joint Remover
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in the General
Information sub-section of the Service Manual or SI document #813128.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in the
Tires and Wheels sub-section of the Service Manual or SI document #1318233.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut. An allen wrench may be required.
4. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm….