1998 Cadillac DeVille Brake Pad: REMOVAL PROCEDURE

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Filed Under (Cadillac) by admin on 03-09-2010

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1. Remove two-thirds of the brake fluid from the master cylinder. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. 3. Mark the relationship of the wheel to the axle flange. 4. Remove the Wheel. IMPORTANT: Do not use a screwdriver or pry bar to compress the caliper piston into the caliper. Any damage to the piston boot could cause corrosive elements to enter the piston sealing area and lead to the piston seizing in the caliper bore. 5. Using a large C clamp compress the caliper piston into the caliper bore completely. 6. Remove the bottom caliper slide pin. 7. Pivot the caliper body upward. 8. Remove the inboard and outboard pads from the anchor bracket. 1998 Cadillac DeVille V8-4.6L VIN Y 9. Remove and inspect the pad retainers. IMPORTANT: Inspect the caliper bolt suspension boots for cuts, tears, or deterioration. If damaged, replace the pin boots. Refer to “Brake Caliper Bracket Overhaul” in Brake Caliper. Inspect the piston boot for deterioration. If damaged, Refer to “Brake Caliper Overhaul” in Brake Caliper. Inspect the Caliper pin bolt for damage or corrosion. Replace if damaged or corroded. Do Not attempt to clean away corrosion. Corrosion is typically caused by damaged pin boots. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1999 Cadillac DeVille Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

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Filed Under (Cadillac) by admin on 02-09-2010

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TOOLS REQUIRED J 34730-1A Fuel Pressure Gauge REMOVAL PROCEDURE NOTE: Before attempting any On-Vehicle Service, place a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher near work area. 1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure. 2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. 3. Remove the in-line fuel filter bracket. 4. Grasp the in-fuel filter and one fuel pipe fitting. 5. Twist quick-connect fitting 1/4 turn in each direction to loosen any dirt within fitting. 6. Repeat for other fuel pipe fitting. CAUTION: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury. 1999 Cadillac DeVille V8-4.6L VIN Y 7. Blow out dirt-from quick-connect fittings at both ends of in-line fuel filter, using compressed air. 8. Squeeze plastic tabs of male end connector. 9. Pull connection apart. 10. Repeat for the other fitting. 11. Remove the in-line filter. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire and personal injury, before installing a new filter, always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to both pipe ends of the filter. This will ensure proper re-connection and prevent a possible fuel leak. (During normal operation, the O-rings located in the female connector will swell and may prevent proper re-connection it not lubricated).

1999 Cadillac Eldorado Intake Manifold: Service and Repair Removal Procedure

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Filed Under (Cadillac) by admin on 28-08-2010

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Remove the negative battery cable. Remove the intake manifold sight shield-four nuts. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure in Powertrain Management. Remove the air intake duct from the throttle body. Remove the transaxle vent hose and transaxle shift cable at the bracket. Remove the TP sensor and IAC valve connectors. Remove the accelerator cable and cruise control cable at the throttle body. Remove the front bank spark plug wires and lay them aside. Remove the throttle body coolant hoses at the throttle body and the surge tank pipe. Refer to Throttle Body Coolant Hose Replacement in Cooling System. 10. Remove the EGR pipe and the crankcase ventilation pipe at the throttle body spacer. 11. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose at the intake manifold vacuum fitting. 12. Remove the fuel rail ground wire at the rear cylinder head. 13. Remove the quick-connect fittings at the fuel rail. 13.1. Grasp both sides of the fitting. 13.2. Twist the female connector 1/4 turn in each direction to loosen any dirt within fitting. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Caution: Safety glasses must be worn when using compressed air, as flying dirt particles may cause eye injury. Blow the dirt out of the fitting using compressed air. Choose the correct tool from the J 37088-A for the size of the fitting. Insert the tool into the female connector, then push/pull inward to release the locking tabs. 13.5. Pull the connection apart. – Using a clean shop towel, wipe off the male pipe end. – Inspect both ends of the fitting for dirt and burrs. – Clean or replace the components or assemblies as required 14. Disconnect the fuel rail bracket at the EGR valve. 15. Disconnect the PCV hose at the intake manifold. 16. Disconnect the injector harness main connector. 13.3. 13.4.

2000 Cadillac DeVille Brake Pads Replacement – Rear (Without J55) Removal Procedure

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Filed Under (Cadillac) by admin on 27-08-2010

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Remove two-thirds of the brake fluid from the master cylinder. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Vehicle Lifting. Mark the relationship of the wheel to the hub flange. Remove the Wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment. Important: Do not use a screwdriver or pry bar to compress the caliper piston into the caliper. Any damage to the piston boot could cause corrosive elements to enter the piston sealing area and lead to the piston seizing in the caliper bore. Important: Do not exceed more than 1 mm of piston travel. Damage to the internal adjusting mechanism may result. 5. Using a large C clamp compress the piston into the caliper until resistance is felt, but no more than 1 mm of piston travel in order to gain enough clearance to allow the caliper to pivot off the caliper bracket. 6. Disconnect the park brake cable (1) from the brake caliper. 7. 8. 9. 10. Remove the bottom caliper slide pin. Pivot the caliper body (6) upward. Remove the inboard (2) and outboard (3) pads from the anchor bracket (5). Remove and inspect the pad retainers (1). Important: Inspect the caliper bolt suspension boots for cuts, tears, or deterioration. if damaged, replace the pin boots. Refer to Caliper Bracket Overhaul. Inspect the piston boot for deterioration. If damaged, Refer to Caliper overhaul. Caliper pin bolt for damage or corrosion. Replace if damaged or corroded. Do not attempt to clean away corrosion. Corrosion is typically caused by damaged pin boots. Installation Procedure

1997 Cadillac Catera Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints: Rear Suspension REMOVAL PROCEDURE

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Filed Under (Cadillac) by admin on 25-08-2010

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1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. 3. Use the J 42066 and use a 1/2 inch breaker bar to counter hold the rear wheel hub. Important: DO NOT allow the drive shaft to hang freely. Suspend the drive shaft upward. 4. Remove the drive shaft bolts. 5. Remove the drive shaft from the rear wheel hub flange. 6. 7. 8. 9. Remove the brake pipe clip from the lower control arm. Remove the brake pipe from the lower control arm. Remove the rear brake caliper. Suspend the rear brake caliper. The brake system remains closed. 1. Raise and support the vehicle. 2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. 3. Use the J 42066 and use a 1/2 inch breaker bar to counter hold the rear wheel hub. Important: DO NOT allow the drive shaft to hang freely. Suspend the drive shaft upward. 4. Remove the drive shaft bolts. 5. Remove the drive shaft from the rear wheel hub flange. 6. 7. 8. 9. Remove the brake pipe clip from the lower control arm. Remove the brake pipe from the lower control arm. Remove the rear brake caliper. Suspend the rear brake caliper. The brake system remains closed. 13. Attach the J 42094-2 and attach the J 42094-1 to the rear wheel hub flange to hold the rear wheel hub while removing the rear wheel hub nut. Use the drive shaft bolts if necessary.14. Remove the rear wheel hub nut. 15. Use the J 42094-10 as a spacer to attach the J 42094-4 to the J 42094-1 with the supplied three bolts.