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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac SRX AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Precautions -> Connect -> Disconnect -> Hybrid Battery Service
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac SRX 3.6 V6 GAS

Hybrid Battery Service

Disconnect

Before working on any high voltage system, be sure to wear the following Personal Protection Equipment: Safety glasses with appropriate side shields when within 50 feet of the vehicle, either indoors or outdoors. Certified and up-to-date Class "0" Insulation gloves rated at 1000 volts with leather protectors. Visually and functionally inspect the gloves before use. Wear the Insulation gloves at all times when working with the high voltage battery assembly, whether the system is energized or not. Failure to follow the procedure exactly as written may res...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac SRX AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Lefthand -> Righthand
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac SRX 4.6 V8 GAS

Lefthand

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove lefthand tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove mounting nut and separate outer tie rod from steering knuckles using steering linkage and tie rod puller tool No. J24319-B, or equivalent. Do not loosen tie rod end jam nut.
  • Lock wheel hub and bearing from turning by installing suitable drift or punch into brake rotor against caliper mounting bracket.
  • Remove and discard wheel drive shaft spindle nut.
  • Disconnect wheel speed sensor connector and position wiring harness aside.
  • Remove mounting nut and separate upper ball joint ball stud from kn...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac SRX AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac SRX 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 SRX AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac SRX 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove cross car brace mounting bolts and brace.
  • Remove power steering and engine oil fill caps.
  • Lift up on fuel injector sight shield, pull it forward and remove it.
  • Remove retaining clip and PCV dirty air tube.
  • Remove PCV fresh air tube.
  • Remove sight shield bracket nuts and bracket.
  • Disconnect fuel injector electrical connectors from fuel injectors.
  • Disconnect evaporative emission purge valve line and electrical connector.
  • Remove EVAP line from retaining feature at rear of right cylinder head and move aside.
  • Relieve fuel system pressure, using a suitabl...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac SRX AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2004-09 SRX
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac SRX 3.6 V6 GAS

On 2004-07 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 filter more often.

  • Place the wipers in Park position then open hood.
  • Remove the wiper arm nuts.
  • Remove the upper hood assist rods from ball studs.
  • Remove the wiper arms.
  • Tilt the hood rearward to access air inlet grille panel, while supporting hood assembly.
  • Remove the upp...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac SRX AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Throttle Soon Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac SRX 3.6 V6 GAS

A "Service Throttle Soon" indicator lamp is mounted in the lower righthand instrument cluster corner on these models. It lights when the ignition is turned On, but should go out approximately 1-5 seconds after the engine starts.

Traditional throttle cables are no longer used on these models. The PCM receives signals from an electron...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac SRX AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac SRX 4.6 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove battery tray.
  • Remove cowl panel retaining bolts.
  • Remove cowl panel.
  • Release clamp on heater inlet hose at heater core.
  • Remove hose from heater core.
  • Release clamp on heater inlet hose at thermostat assembly.
  • Remove hose from thermostat assembly.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac SRX AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac SRX 3.6 V6 GAS

  • Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise to release drive belt tension.
  • Slide drive belt off of wate...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Cadillac SRX AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Cadillac SRX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Underbody Components Diagram for 2008 Cadillac SRX  4.6 V8 GASUnderbody Components Diagram for 2008 Cadillac SRX 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
  • Body Harness
  • Rear Suspension Damper
  • Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Cadillac SRX  4.6 V8 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Cadillac SRX 4.6 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Starter
  • Generator
  • Fuse Block
  • Connector C107
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Cadillac SRX AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Cadillac SRX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Cadillac SRX  3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Cadillac SRX 3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Windshield Wiper Washer Switch
  • Body Control Module
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
  • Wiper Relay
  • Windshield Washer Fluid Pump
  • 2008 Cadillac SRX  3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Cadillac SRX 3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Driver Door Control Module
  • Driver Door Latch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Cadillac SRX AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Cadillac SRX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac SRX 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac SRX 4.6 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 SRX AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Cadillac SRX 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 SRX 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 SRX 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 SRX 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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