Table of Contents Cadillac Escalade - IFS Europe BV

Table of Contents Cadillac Escalade - IFS Europe BV Table of Contents Cadillac Escalade - IFS Europe BV

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AKENG44_Escalade Page 316 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Service and Maintenance 3. Check the level of the lubricant by removing the plug. - When the differential is cold, add lubricant, if needed, to bring the level up to 3.2 mm (1/8 inch) below the filler plug hole. - When the differential is warm, add lubricant, if needed, to bring the level up to the bottom of the filler plug hole. Rear Axle Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check the fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. Fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected. Axle assemblies are filled by volume of fluid rather than filled to reach a certain level. Readings will vary depending on how long the vehicle has been stationary. Remember that the rear axle assembly must be supported to get a true reading. See the "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" chart later in this section to determine what kind of fluid to use. To check the fluid level: 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 2. Turn off the engine. 3. Check the level of the lubricant by removing the plug. The proper level is 1 mm to 19 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid up to the proper level. . . . 316

AKENG44_Escalade Page 317 Wednesday, July 16, 2008 12:22 PM Section 4 Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check the power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. Fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected. To check the fluid level: 1. Turn off the ignition and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick clean. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. 4. Remove the cap again and check the fluid level on the dipstick. If the engine compartment is cool, the level should be at the FULL COLD mark. If the level is low, add enough fluid to bring the level up to the proper area on the dipstick. See the "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" chart later in this section to determine what kind of fluid to use. Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level up to the mark. NOTICE Using the wrong kind of fluid could damage system components. Always use the recommended fluid. Damage caused by the use of any fluid that is not recommended is not covered by your new vehicle warranty. – – – – 317 . . .

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Section 4<br />

Power Steering Fluid<br />

It is not necessary to regularly<br />

check the power steering fluid<br />

unless you suspect there is a leak in<br />

the system or you hear an unusual<br />

noise.<br />

Fluid loss in this system could<br />

indicate a problem. Have the<br />

system inspected.<br />

To check the fluid level:<br />

1. Turn <strong>of</strong>f the ignition and let<br />

the engine compartment cool<br />

down.<br />

2. Wipe the cap and the top <strong>of</strong><br />

the reservoir clean.<br />

3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the<br />

dipstick clean. Replace the cap<br />

and completely tighten it.<br />

4. Remove the cap again and<br />

check the fluid level on the<br />

dipstick.<br />

If the engine compartment is<br />

cool, the level should be at the<br />

FULL COLD mark.<br />

If the level is low, add enough fluid<br />

to bring the level up to the proper<br />

area on the dipstick.<br />

See the "Recommended Fluids and<br />

Lubricants" chart later in this<br />

section to determine what kind <strong>of</strong><br />

fluid to use.<br />

Add only enough fluid to bring the<br />

fluid level up to the mark.<br />

NOTICE<br />

Using the wrong kind <strong>of</strong> fluid<br />

could damage system components.<br />

Always use the recommended<br />

fluid.<br />

Damage caused by the use <strong>of</strong><br />

any fluid that is not recommended<br />

is not covered by your<br />

new vehicle warranty.<br />

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