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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

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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 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

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor (Snap In Style)
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.2 V8 GAS

Tire Pressure Sensor (Snap In 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, 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 prying the outer tire bead up and over the mounting and dismounting head.
    • Position the ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove intake manifold sight shield from ball studs.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Disconnect engine wiring harness electrical connector from alternator.
  • Reposition battery jumper cable boot.
  • Remove battery jumper cable to alternator nut.
  • Re...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Change Trans Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum 6.2 V8 GAS

This message will appear on the DIC (Driver Information Center) when it is time to change the transmission fluid....

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum 6.2 V8 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Reposition hose clamp from thermostat housing using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from thermostat housing.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
  • Remove rad...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT 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+.

Transmission Components Diagram for 2008 Cadillac Escalade  6.2 V8 GASTransmission Components Diagram for 2008 Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Control Valve Assembly
  • Torque Converter Assembly
  • Manual Shaft Detent Lever Assembly
  • Output Shaft Assembly
  • 1-2 Reverse Clutch Assembly
  • Pedal Cluster Diagram for 2008 Cadillac Escalade  6.2 V8 GASPedal Cluster Diagram for 2008 Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Stop Lamp Switch
  • Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
  • Electronic Adjustable Pedal Assembly
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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 ESV 6.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Automatic Day Night Mirror
  • HVAC Control Module
  • Outside Rearview Mirror Switch
  • Driver Outside Rearview Mirror
  • Driver Door Lock Window Switch
  • 2008 Cadillac Escalade  6.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Accessory Power Outlet
  • Center Console Accessory Power Outlet
  • Center Console Compartment Accessory Power Outlet
  • Center Seat Accessory Power Outlet
  • Instrument Panel Accessory Power Outlet
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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+.

    Document: EI07082-Power Steering Fluid Leaking from Power Steering Gear/Rack Assembly
    Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
  • Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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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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