1993 CADILLAC SEVILLE suspension

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Your vehicle uses an independent shortfiong arm rear suspension. All the
rear suspension components are mounted
on a suspension support which
is attached to the
body at four points and is fully isolated with bushings
and insulators to minimize road noise. Each rear wheel is connected to
the suspension support through the suspension knuckle using an upper
and lower control arm and toe link.
The control arms and toe link are attached to the suspension support on
the inboard side, and to a suspension knuckle on the outboard side. The
hub and bearing assembly is mounted to the knuckle and is a single, non-
serviceable unit which eliminates the need for wheel bearing adjustment.
The load leveling
(ELC) shock absorbers are attached to the lower
control arm, with the upper end
of the shock attached to the suspension
support.
The springs are held in position between the lower control arms
and a pocket in the suspension support.
The suspension system also incorporates
a new damping system now as
Road Sensing Suspension on the
STS and Speed Sensing suspension on
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine the Seville. These systems control the damping forces in the shock
absorbers and struts,
in response to various road and driving conditions.
The systems are capable of
making these damping changes extremely fast.
A computer receives inputs from vertical acceleration sensors, whee\
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body position sensors, vehicle speed sensor,
lift and dive signals. This
computer evaluates the inputs from these sensors, to control the damping
of each of the struts and shocks independently to provide varied levels of
suspension control.
The system also has the capability of providing Speed Sensitive Ste\
ering
control. This system changes your steering effort based on your\
vehicle
speed.
Speed Sensitive Steering
This system varies the amount of steering effort proportionate to your
vehicle speed. Steering is easier at
a lower speed for increased
maneuverability and parking ease.
As your vehicle speed increases, the
steering effort is also increased to provide a manual like steering feel for
maximum control and enhanced vehicle stability.
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Remote Keyless Entry ................................. 68
Replacement Fasteners .............................. 262
Replacing Brake System Parts ........................ 293
Replacing Safety Belts ............................... 61
Replacing Tires .................................... 310
Replacing Wheels .................................. 313
Reporting Safety Defects
to Canadian Gov’t.
................ See Owner Assistance
to General Motors
................ See Owner Assistance
to
U.S. Gov’t ..................... See Owner Assistance
Restarting Your Car When It’s Moving
................. 86
Restraint, Infant .................................... 46
Restraint, Occupant ................................. 10
Restraint Systems, Checking Your ...................... 61
Restraints, Child .................................... 46
Restraints, Head .................................... 10
Restraints, Larger Children ........................... 57
Retained Accessory Power ........................... 327
Reverse Gear Position ............................... 85
“ Riding” The Brakes ............................... 180
Road Sensing Suspension ............................ 143
Road, Your Driving And The ......................... 165
RoadSigns ........................................ 165
Roads, Hill and Mountain ........................... 203
Rocking Your Car Out Of Snow, Ice, Sand Or Mud ...... 260
Rotation, Tire ..................................... 309
Rotate, If You’re Stuck And Your Front Wheels Can’t ..... 88
Run (Ignition Key Position) ........................... 80
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked .............. 96
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Safety Belt Extender ................................. 61
Safety Belt Reminder Light ......................... 11,17
Safety Belt Replacement, Need For .................... 61
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ..................... 36
Safety Belt Usage By Adults ........................... 18
Safety Belt Usage By Children ......................... 43
Safety Belts
........................................ 10
Safety Belts, Center Rear Passenger’s Position ........... 41
Safety Belts, Cleaning ............................... 319
Safety Belts, How To Wear Properly .................... 18
Safety Belts, Torn .................................... 62
Safety Belts, Rear Seat ............................... 38
Safety Belts, Replacing After A Crash .................. 61
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Snowstorm, If You're Caught In A Bad ................ 211
Solvent-IZLpe Cleaner On Fabric ...................... 317
Sound Equipment, Adding ........................ 155,326
Sound System, How to Operate Your .................. 155
Spark Plug Replacement ............ See Maint. Book, p.22
Spare Tire, Compact ................................ 258
Specifications ...................................... 336
Speedometer And Odometer ......................... 125
Speed Sensitive Steering ............................. 142
Speed Sensitive Suspension .......................... 135
Stains, Removing .................................... 718
Start (Ignition Key Position) ........................ Hi I
StartingYour Engine .................
Starting Your Car If The Ba1tc.n I *~Ik;d"
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Steep Hill, Parking On A .............
Steering ...........................
Steering Column Shift Lever .............
Steering In Emergencies ...................
Steering Tips ............................
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Steering Wheel, Tilt ................................. 98
Steering Without Power Assist ........................ 184
Stereo Sound Systems ............................... 155
Storage, Center Console .............................. 73
Storing Your Vehicle ................................ 294
Stuck, If Your Ignition Key Is .......................... 80
Sunglass Compartment .............................. 120
Sunglasses, Wearing At Night ........................ 191
Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................ 286
Stuck, If Car Is - In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow ............ 212
Subscribing to Cadillac Prod. Sew. Pub. ..... See Own. Assist.
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (S.I.R.)
............... 30
Symbols Used On Your Vehicle ......................... 3
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Table Of Contents ......... See Front of Owner Info. Manual
Tachometer
....................................... 133
Taillight Bulb Replacement .......................... 298
Tamper-Resistance Of Odometer ..................... 127
Tape Player Care ................................... 163
Temperature, Engine, Warning Light .................. 130
Theft .............................................. 75
Theft Deterrent System .............................. 76
Thermostat ........................................ 286