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2008 Cadillac DTS CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Cadillac REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Brake Service
- 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 2008 Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> Brakes Grab -> Brakes Inefficient/Hard Pedal -> Slow Or No Release
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS
Brakes Grab
- Contaminated, worn or faulty brake linings.
- Drum or brake rotor out-of-round.
- Faulty brake booster.
Brakes Inefficient/Hard Pedal
- Contaminated, glazed or faul...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- On models with road sensing suspension, disconnect level sensor link from ball stud on lower control arm.
- On all models, disconnect outer tie rod end from steering knuckle. Do not loosen tie rod end jam nut.
- Insert a drift or punch into brake rotor and against caliper in order to prevent wheel hub and bearing from turning.
- Remove and discard wheel drive shaft spindle nut.
- Remove stabilizer shaft link.
- Disconnect electrical connector from wheel speed sensor and reposition wiring harness away from ball joint.Be sure that w...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS
Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor
Each tire pressure sensor has an internal power supply which has a service life of 10 years.
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, 180 and 270° from the valve stem when Separating the tire bead from the wheel.
- Position the wheel and tire so the valve stem is situated at the 2 o'clock position relative to the head. The tire iron or pry bar can be inserted when ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove radiator assembly.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove right front tire and wheel.
- Remove retainers and front wheel housing liner.
- Release belt tensioner using suitable 1/2 inch drive breaker bar.
- Remove drive belt from power steering pump and release tensioner to original position.
- Remove belt from lower pulley and idlers.
- Disconnect alternator en...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2006-09 DTS & Lucerne
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles or at Maintenance II as indicated on the DIC (Driver Information Center). In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the windshield wiper arms...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac DTS Platinum 4.6 V8 GAS
This lamp should light when engine coolant level in the radiator drops below a predetermined le...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS
- Recover air conditioning refrigerant.
- Remove eight retainers and front compartment sight shield.
- Remove mounting bolts and upper tie bar.
- Remove 16 retainers and front air deflector.
- Remove 12 retainers, two mounting bolts, two mounting nuts and front fascia cover. Disconnect electrical connector.
- Remove six mounting bolts and front impact bar.
- Loosen mount bolts, disconnect electrical connector and remove distance sensing cruise control module.
- Remove four mounting bolts and front fascia bumper support.
- Remove three mounting bolts and hood latch. Disconnect cable and electrical conne...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac DTS Platinum 4.6 V8 GAS
- Remove right front wheelhouse liner.
- Install a 1/2 inch drive breaker to drive belt tensioner.
- Push down on breaker bar in order to release...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Cadillac DTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Steering Column Components Diagram for 2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Air Bag Diagram for 2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Cadillac DTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Cadillac DTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Cadillac DTS 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 DTS 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 DTS 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 DTS 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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