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2006 Cadillac STS CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Cadillac REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Except ION & L-Series -> ION -> L-Series -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 GAS
Master Cylinder
Except ION & L-Series
- On Vibe models, remove air filer hose clamp and hose from throttle body.
- On all models, disconnect fluid level sensor retainer and electrical connector.
- Drain master cylinder reservoir brake fluid into suitable container.
- Plug hose.
- Disconnect master cylinder brake pipes. Plug open pipes.
- Remove mounting nuts and master cylinder.
- Remove reservoir, as required.
- Reverse procedure to install. Bleed hydraulic system as outlined in .
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- Remove underhood electrical center cover.
- Remove Connector Position Assurance (CPA) connector from brake fluid level...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-06 Gasoline Engine Models Except Catera, LeMans (1988-93) Metro, Nova (1985-88), Saturn & Sprint -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear (AWD) -> Rear (RWD)
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac STS V 4.4 V8 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove the propeller shaft heat shield.
- Remove the propeller shaft CV joint-to-differential flange bolts. Reference mark the location of the propeller shaft constant velocity (CV) joint to the transfer case flange.
- Install a flat-bladed tool into the notch on the differential flange.
- Using a flat-bladed tool, carefully move the propeller shaft toward the rear of the vehicle in order to release the propeller shaft CV joint from the differential pinion flange.
- Remove the propeller shaft CV joint-to-transfer case flange bolts.
- Install a flat-bladed too...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Relearn Procedures
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 GAS
- Place the ignition switch in the Run position.
- Press the keyless entry transmitters lock and unlock buttons at the same time until a horn chirp sounds or use the scan tool and select Special Functions/Sensor Learn Mode Enable/Enable soft key. A horn chirp will sound indicating the mode has been enabled.
- The horn should chirp twice and the low tire pressure warning indicator should begin to flash indicating the system is in the learn mode.
- Using GM tool No. J-46079 or equivalent, starting with the left front tire, hold ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect starter solenoid electrical connector.
- Remove starter terminal nut, then positive battery cable from starter.
- R...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2005-09 STS
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 GAS
On 2005-07 models, 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.
On 2008-09 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 25,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air fi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Washer Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac STS V 4.4 V8 GAS
The windshield washer solvent tank has a switch that closes when the wash...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove battery tray.
- Remove cowl panel retaining bolts.
- Remove cowl panel.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater pipe using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater pipe.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 GAS
- Remove front compartment sight shield as required.
- Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise to release drive belt tension.
- Sli...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2006 Cadillac STS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Front Brake and Suspension Components Diagram for 2006 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Instrument Cluster Trim Diagram for 2006 Cadillac STS V 4.4 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 Cadillac STS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2006 Cadillac STS V 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2006 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2006 Cadillac STS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 Cadillac STS 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 2006 Cadillac STS 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 2006 Cadillac STS 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 2006 Cadillac STS 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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