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2008 Cadillac Escalade CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Cadillac REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Bosch ABS/EBD/TCS/VSES -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Code -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Pin Identification -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Intermittents & Poor Connections -> Symptom Tests
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.2 V8 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Code
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) and follow manufacturers instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Refer to "Diagnostic Tests" for trouble code interpretation.
Connector Pin Identification
Refer to Figs. through for connector pin identifications.
Diagnostic Tests
[[table data]]Symptom Tests
Refer to Figs. and for symptom diagnosis.
Intermittents & Poor Connections
Most Intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring, although a...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum 6.2 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 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES
Description
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum 6.2 V8 GAS
The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) warns the driver when a significant loss, or gain of tire pressure occurs in any of the four tires and allows the driver to display the individual tire pressures and the locations on the DIC (Driver Information Center) display. The system consists of the BCM (Body Control Module), DIC, instrument cluster, RCDLR (Remote Control Door Lock Receiver), RF (Radio Frequency transmitting tire pressure sensor in each wheel and serial data circuit. Each tire pressure sensor has an internal power supply with a service life of 10 years.
When the vehicle is...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.2 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- On models equipped with skid plate, remove skid plate mounting bolts and then the skid plate.
- On all models, remove front transmission cover bolt.
- Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
- Disconnect engine wiring harness electrical connector from oil level sensor.
- Slide starter forward until it clears transmission, then properly support starter. Avoid cable and wiring damage. DO NOT suspend starter by cables or wires attached to solenoid terminals. Use a rope or mechanics wire to suspend starter.
- Remove right front wheel and tire...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.2 V8 GAS
This lamp should light for approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warn...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum 6.2 V8 GAS
- Drain radiator coolant into suitable container.
- Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.
- Remove mounting bolts and lower fan shroud.
- Remove engine vent hose and surge take hose.
- Disconnect engine oi...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.2 V8 GAS
- Open hood.
- Remove air cleaner outlet duct.
- Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to drive belt tensioner bolt.
- Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on belt.
- R...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Rear Body Components Diagram for 2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum 6.2 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Transmission Components Diagram for 2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum 6.2 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum 6.2 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: EI07082-Power Steering Fluid Leaking from Power Steering Gear/Rack Assembly Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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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