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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac STS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 GAS
The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in disc thickness. If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pulsation is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness variation. To inspect for this condition, measure the disc at 12 points with a micrometer at a radius appro...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac STS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
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 3.6 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Cadillac STS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Left Front -> Rear -> Right Front
Vehicle: 2010 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 GAS
Left Front
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove left front tire and wheel assembly.
- Disconnect left 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 brake caliper mounting bracket in order to prevent wheel hub and bearing from turning.
- Remove and discard wheel drive shaft spindle nut retaining wheel drive shaft to hub.
- Disconnect electrical connector from wheel speed sensor and reposition wiring harness away from ball joint. Be sure that wheel speed sensor wiring harness is repositioned away from ball ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Cadillac STS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac STS V 4.4 V8 GAS
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac STS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Cadillac STS V 4.4 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove supercharger assembly.
- Disconnect battery positive cable from starter.
- Disconnect wire from starter S terminal.
- Remove mounting bolts and starter.
- Reve...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac STS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2005-09 STS
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 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 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac STS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2008-09 STS -> Relearn -> Reset
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac STS V 4.4 V8 GAS
Reset
The Low Tire Pressure warning lamp and/or the DIC (Driver Information Center) Low Tire Pressure message can be cleared by adjusting the tires to the recommended pressure and driving the vehicle at a speed above 25 mph for more that 2 minutes.
Relearn
- Place the ignition switch in the on position.
- Using the keyless entry transmitters press the lock and unlock buttons at the same time until a horn chirp sounds indicating the learn mode has been actuated.
- Using a suitably programmed scan tool, connect the scan tool to the DLC (Data Link Connector) located under the lefthand side of the...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac STS cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac STS V 4.4 V8 GAS
- Remove auxiliary cooling fan to condenser upper mounting bolts.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove retainers and front air deflector.
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Disconnect auxiliary cooling fan electrical connectors.
- Remove mounting bolts and auxiliary cooling fan.
- Remove condenser upper and lower mounting bolts.
- Disconnect side air baffle lower retaining pins from radiator.
- Position con...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac STS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Alternator -> Water Pump, Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 GAS
Water Pump, Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump
- Remove fuel injector sight shield.
- Remove air cleaner outlet duct.
- On models with crankshaft driven cooling fan, remove cooling fan bracket.
- On all models, rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise to release drive belt tension.
- Slide drive belt from water pump pulley.
- Slide drive belt out from behind drive belt tensioner. Access belt from side of tensioner pulley in location of lower res...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Cadillac STS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Underbody Components Diagram for 2008 Cadillac STS V 4.4 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2007 Cadillac STS V 4.4 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Cadillac STS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2007 Cadillac STS V 4.4 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Cadillac STS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: WARRANTY, SPS, CONTROL MODULE DIAGNOSTICS AND CONFIGURATION INFORMATION, PROGRAMMING, SET-UP - REVISED Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac STS Platinum 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: INTAKE MANIFOLD INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT AFTER SEVERE INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE - REVISED Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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