Section 3 · Pages 135–190 (56 pages)

Front Suspension, Drive Axles and Final Drive

From the 1971 Cadillac Shop Manual

Year
1971
Models
Calais, De Ville, Fleetwood Sixty Special, Seventy-Five, Eldorado, Commercial Chassis
Pages
834

Front suspension for the rear-drive cars and, separately, the Eldorado, with diagnosis chart, coil spring, control arm, shock absorber and ball joint service. Also covers the Eldorado drive axles, output shafts and final drive, with the special tools and torque specifications.

What this section covers

  • Front suspension diagnosis chart
  • Control arms and coil springs
  • Eldorado front suspension
  • Drive axles
  • Output shafts
  • Final drive