1997-1999 Cadillac Seville 4.6L 4-Wheel Air Suspension Conversion Kit (CA44FR)

Replaced Components
1997 -1999 Cadillac Seville Electronic Struts (x2)- a type of shock absorber; has metal tubing filled with gas-charged hydraulic fluid that is connected to the wheel of a vehicle in order to reduce the effects of vertical travel on a rough surface which controls the bounciness, and therefore comfort, of a vehicle. The Cadillac Devilles struts, while having coil-springs, use an electronic signal to stiffen or soften the dampening of the strut.
1997 -1999 Cadillac Seville Shock Absorbers (x2)- a metal tubing filled with gas-charged hydraulic fluid that is connected to the wheel of a vehicle in order to reduce the effects of vertical travel on a rough surface which controls the bounciness, and therefore comfort, of a vehicle shock absorbers.
1997 Cadillac Seville Coil Springs (x2)- Coil springs hold the vehicle up but be careful, they are rated for and designed to work with the rest of the suspension system, so when you change air shocks to passive shocks, then you will need a different rated coil spring that works well with the new type of shocks.
1997 -1999 Cadillac Seville Air Lines- tubes that run from a compressor (air suspension) to the air struts which carry pressurized air to the air bags components in order to adjust the height of the vehicle, respectively.
1997 -1999 Cadillac Seville Solenoids (x4)- usually L-shaped, these plastic components connect the electrical connection and lines of suspension components to the suspension control module on vehicles with active suspension. The solenoid regulates the air pressure for each air spring. Solenoids start to leak as they wear out causing the vehicle to sag or to lean. This will cause the ride height sensor to send a signal to activate the compressor in an attempt to inflate the air suspension and level out the vehicle. This excessive work load will eventually lead to total failure of the compressor.
1997 -1999 Cadillac Seville Compressor- creates/sends pressurized to active suspension components. When the air suspension starts leaking, the compressor/pump starts working harder to try to keep the system inflated. By the time air suspension leaks down completely, sitting the vehicle on its tires, the compressor will either have failed or be well on its way to full failure. Buying replacement struts and taking the time to install them only to find out the compressor still needs to be replaced can be very frustrating, time-consuming, and expensive.
1997 -1999 Cadillac Seville Dryer Assembly- used to keep moisture out of air lines and air springs in order to prevent freezing and internal cracking of these parts. Once air suspension starts leaking, moisture will build-up throughout the air system. Moisture damages the air suspension from the inside. The dryer will need to be replaced in order to eliminate the moisture and prevent any further damage.
1997 -1999 Cadillac Seville Suspension Control Module- a computer which is responsible for the operations of the air suspension system and maintaining the vehicles correct ride height.
1997 -1999 Cadillac Seville O-rings- Although they are the least expensive parts of the air suspension, they are responsible for maintaining the seal where all of the air lines connect. Be sure to replace the O-rings when repairing any air suspension system.

Suspension Failure Signs
If it looks like your 1997-1999 Cadillac Seville is not meeting and maintaining its proper ride height, look for these common signs of a failed or leaking air suspension system. You want to properly diagnose a bad suspension before it is too late and total failure sets in. Once this happens, other major components will wear out in turn. The most common sign is a sudden uneven height difference between the right and left sides of the Seville. Typically the rear end is sagging while the front end remains inflated. This makes it look like the Seville is squatting down. There may be a lean from one side to the other. If there is an illuminated suspension warning light or message on the instrument panel, a bad suspension is likely. Also check the air compressor for signs it has stopped working or is running too often (it will be very loud and noisy in this case). If any of these signs present themselves, a repair or replacement is probably necessary in the near future.

OEM Replacement Cost

• Struts ($215/strut) +
• Coil Spring ($179/coil spring) +
• Shock Absorber ($265/shock absorber) +
• Compressor and Dryer Assembly ($235)
• = TOTAL: Over $1,550! (And that doesn't even include replacing electronic components that are known to fail such as the height sensors).