1994 CADILLAC ELDORADO suspension

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Spirited performance with very efficient cruising operation are provided
by the combination
of 4 speed overdrive gearing, a torque clutch, with a -
3.71:l final drive on the ETC and a viscous torque converter clutch with a a
3.1 1:l final drive ratio on the Eldorado.
Front Suspension
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Your fully independent front suspension is a combination strut and spring
design. The frame is isolated from the body with
six rubber mounts.
Rubber bushings are used at the lower control arm pivots. The upper end
of the strut is isolated by a rubber mount which contains a bearing to
allow for wheel turning. The Road Sensing Suspension will automatically
controls the damping rate
of the struts.
The lower end
of the steering knuckle pivots on a ball joint riveted to the
control arm. The ball joint is connected to the steering knuckle with a
castellated nut and cotter pin.
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Your vehicle uses an independent shortflong 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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The suspension system also incorporates a new damping system known as
Road Sensing Suspension. This system 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, wheel to
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.
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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Restraint. Occupant ................................. 13
Restraint Systems. Checking Your
...................... 64
Restraints. Child
.................................... 46
Restraints. Head
.................................... 11
Restraints. Larger Children ........................... 60
Reverse Gear Position
............................... 89
Road Sensing Suspension
............................ 147
Road. Your Driving And
The ......................... 170
Roads. Hill and Mountain
........................... 194
Rocking Your Car Out Of Snow. Ice. Sand Or Mud
...... 239
Rotate.
If You’re Stuck And Your Front Wheels Can’t ..... 92
Run (Ignition Key Position)
........................... 83
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
............. 100
Retained
Accessory Power
........................... 311
Rotation. Tire
..................................... 292
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Safety Belt Extender ................................. 64
Safety Belt Reminder Light
........................ 13. 20
Safety Belt Replacement. Need For
.................... 64
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
..................... 38
Safety Belt Usage By Adults
........................... 20
Safety Belt Usage
By Children ......................... 46
Safety Belts. Center Rear Passenger’s Position
........... 44
Safety Belts
........................................ 13
Safety Belts. Cleaning
............................... 303
Safety Belts. How To Wear Properly
.................... 20
Safety Belts. Torn
.................................... 64
Safety Belts. Rear Seat
............................... 40
Safety Belts. Replacing After
A Crash .................. 64
Safety Belts. Right Front. Adult Passenger
............... 39
Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone
..................... 13
Safety Belts. Twisted
................................. 29
Safety Belts. Why
To Wear ............................ 15
Safety Cautions ...................................... 1
Safety Defects
Reporting
to Canadian Gov’t ....... See Owner Assistance
Reporting to General Motors
....... See Owner Assistance
Reporting
to U.S. Gov’t ............ See Owner Assistance
Safety Warnings
...................................... 1
Sand. If You’re Stuck In ............................. 239
Schedule
I Maint . Serv ..................... See Maint . Boo
Schedule
I1 Maint . Sew ................... See Maint . Book
Scheduled Maint
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Explanation
of ....................... See Maint . Book
Seat. Lumbar and Heated
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