2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE wheel torque

Brake Wear
This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads havebuilt-in wear indicators that make a high-pitchedwarning sound when the brake pads are worn and newpads are needed. The sound can come and go or beheard all the time the vehicle is moving, except whenapplying the brake pedal firmly.
{WARNING:
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
the brakes will not work well. That could lead to
an accident. When the brake wear warning sound
is heard, have the vehicle serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out brakepads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brakesqueal when the brakes are first applied or lightlyapplied. This does not mean something is wrong withthe brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to helpprevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspectbrake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts inthe proper sequence to torque specifications inCapacities and Specifications on page 7!115.
Brake linings should always be replaced as completeaxle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer/retailer if the brake pedal does notreturn to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase inpedal travel. This could be a sign that brake servicemight be required.
Brake Adjustment
Every brake stop, the disc brakes adjust for wear.
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Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your
tires as soon as possible and check wheel
alignment. Also check for damaged tires or
wheels. SeeWhen It Is Time for New Tireson
page 7!73andWheel Replacementon page 7!77.
When rotating your vehicle's tires, always use the
correct rotation pattern shown here.
Do not include the spare tire in the tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front
and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label. SeeInflation - Tire
Pressureon page 7!65andLoading the Vehicleon
page 6!32.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. SeeTire
Pressure Monitor Operationon page 7!68.
Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See“Wheel Nut Torque”under
Capacities and Specificationson page 7!115.
{WARNING:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to the
vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a
cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use a scraper or wire brush later,
if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.
SeeChanging a Flat Tireon page 7!80.
Make sure the spare tire is stored securely.
Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire.
If it moves, tighten the cable. SeeStoring a Flat
or Spare Tire and Toolson page 7!94.
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10. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwiseto lower the vehicle. Lower the jackcompletely.
{WARNING:
Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly
tightened can cause the wheels to become loose
or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened
with a torque wrench to the proper torque
specification after replacing. Follow the torque
specification supplied by the aftermarket
manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel
nuts. SeeCapacities and Specificationson
page 7!115for original equipment wheel nut
torque specifications.
Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can leadto brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoidexpensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheelnuts in the proper sequence and to the propertorque specification. SeeCapacities andSpecificationson page 7!115for the wheel nuttorque specification.
11. Tighten the nuts firmlyin a crisscrosssequence as shownby turning the wheelwrench clockwise.
When you reinstall the regular wheel and tire, you mustalso reinstall the center cap. Line the tab on the back ofthe cap with the slot in the wheel. Place the cap on thewheel and press until it snaps into place.
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ApplicationCapacities
EnglishMetric
Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Replacement)6.0 qt5.7 L
Transfer Case Fluid1.5 qt1.4 L
Wheel Nut Torque140 lb ft190Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.Recheck fluid after filling.†Oil filter should be changed at every oil change.
Engine Specifications
EngineVIN CodeTransmissionSpark Plug Gap
6.2L V8FAutomatic0.040 in (1.02 mm)
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