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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.0 V8 GAS

Height Sensing Proportioning Valve

The height sensing proportioning valve must be adjusted whenever the valve and/or linkage is disassembled or removed for service. In addition, adjustment should be inspected if excessive front wheel lock-up is experienced with a lower than desired brake application rate when vehicle is at or near maximum GVWR.

  • Raise and support vehicle, leave wheels on and allow axle to hang freely.
  • Remove lever retaining nut and disconnect lever from valve shaft, Fig. .
  • Rotate valve shaft to permit installation of correct adjustment gauge, Fig. , ensure D shaped hol...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1999-06 Escalade, Avalanche & Denali, 1988-03 & C/K Pickup (Except 1999-03 Sierra & Silverado), 1992-06 Blazer, Jimmy, Hummer H2, SSR, Suburban, Yukon XL, Tahoe, Yukon, Bravada Gasoline Engines & 2004-06 Rainier, TrailBlazer & Envoy
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.0 V8 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.0 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove drive axle center cap, if equipped.
  • Insert a drift or large screwdriver through brake caliper into one of the brake rotor vanes in order to prevent drive axle wheel drive shaft from turning.
  • Remove nut and washer from hub. Do not reuse nut. A new nut must be used when installing wheel drive shaft.
  • Using axle remover tool No. J 45859 or equivalent, press wheel drive shaft from hub.
  • Remove bolts securing wheel drive shaft inboard flange to output shaft...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor (Clamp Style) -> Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor (Snap In Style)
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade 5.3 V8 GAS

Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor (Clamp Style)

Removal
  • Loosen the lug nuts.
  • Raise and support vehicle with jack stands, then remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  • Prior to dismounting the tire from the wheel, note the following precautions:
    • Position the bead breaking fixture 90° from the valve stem when separating the tire bead from the wheel.
    • Place the mounting and dismounting head so that the tire iron or pry bar can be inserted slightly clockwise of the sensor body when prying the tire bead up and over the head.
    • Rotate the tire and wheel assembly clockwise using the tire changer w...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 GAS

  • Remove mounting bolts and engine shield, if required.
  • Remove mounting bolts and oil pan skid plate, if required.
  • Remove righthand transmission cover bolt.
  • Remove front axle mounting bracket nut, then position front axle mounting bracket bolt until tip is flush with support bushing. Do not remove bolt.
  • Remove starter motor mounting bolts and slide starter forward until it clears transmission.
  • Disconnect oil level sensor electrical connector.
  • Remove starter solenoid n...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1999-2007 Silverado, Sierra, 2000-07 Denali, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL, 2001-07 Escalade & 2002-07 Avalanche
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade 5.3 V8 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Remove the righthand instrument panel hush panel.
  • Remove the A/C and heater modul...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade 5.3 V8 GAS

The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the On position as a bulb check. I...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.0 V8 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove air cleaner outlet duct clamps at throttle body and mass air flow (MAF)/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.
  • Remove radiator inlet hose clip from outlet hose.
  • Remove air cleaner outlet duct.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump housing.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump housing.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Upper

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.0 V8 GAS

  • Loosen air cleaner outlet duct clamps at these locations:
    • Throttle body
    • Mass airflow/intake air temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor
  • Remove radiator inlet hose clip from outlet duct.
  • Remove air cleaner outlet duct.
  • Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to drive belt tensioner bolt.
  • Rotate drive be...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Front Floor Duct Diagram for 2005 Cadillac Escalade  5.3 V8 GASFront Floor Duct Diagram for 2005 Cadillac Escalade 5.3 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Air Temperature Sensor
  • Front Floor Duct Assembly
  • Rear Parking Assist Switch Diagram for 2005 Cadillac Escalade  5.3 V8 GASRear Parking Assist Switch Diagram for 2005 Cadillac Escalade 5.3 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • RPA Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Cadillac Escalade  6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Body Control Module
  • Liftglass Ajar Switch
  • Driver Information Center
  • 2005 Cadillac Escalade  6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Stop Lamp Switch
  • Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Module
  • Turn Signal/Malfunction Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2005 Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2005 Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2005 Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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