Engine Cooling System Specifications & Drive Belt Routing — Cadillac Escalade GMT400 (1998-2000)

CARS

Body Code (1)	Model
"C"	Park Avenue
"E"	Eldorado
"F"	Camaro & Firebird
"G"	Aurora & Riviera
"H"	Bonneville, Eighty Eight, LeSabre & LSS
"J"	Cavalier & Sunfire
"K"	(2) DeVille & Seville
"M"	Metro & Firefly (Canadian)
"N"	Alero, Cutlass, Grand Am & Malibu
"S"	Prizm
"V"	Catera
"W"	Century, Grand Prix, Intrigue, Lumina, Monte Carlo & Regal
"Y"	Corvette
"Z"	Saturn
(1) Vehicle body code is fourth character of VIN. (2) Includes Concours and D'Elegance.

(1)	Vehicle body code is fourth character of VIN.

(2)	Includes Concours and D'Elegance.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION - CARS

TRUCKS

Series (1)	Model
"C"	2WD Pickup, Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon
"E"	2WD Tracker
"G"	Cutaway, Express, G-Van & Savana
"J"	4WD Tracker
"K"	4WD Pickup, Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & AWD Escalade
"L"	AWD Astro & Safari
"M"	2WD Astro & Safari
"P"	Forward Control (P42) & Motorhome (P32)
"S"	2WD Blazer, Envoy, Jimmy, Pickup & Sonoma
"T"	4WD Blazer, Bravada, Envoy, Jimmy, Pickup & Sonoma
"U"	Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture
(1) Vehicle series is fifth character of VIN.

(1)	Vehicle series is fifth character of VIN.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION - TRUCKS

SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING & ALIGNMENT - CARS

Note. For serpentine belt routing, see underhood label or (Scheme 1)- (Scheme 15).

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: 1.8L

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: 1.9L

Scheme 3

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: 2.2L

Scheme 5

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: 2.4L

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: 3.0L

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: 3.1L And 3.4L

Scheme 9

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: 3.5L

Scheme 11

Scheme 11: 3.8L

Scheme 12

Scheme 13

Scheme 13: 3.0L & 4.6L

Scheme 14

Scheme 14: 5.7L

Scheme 15

SERPENTINE BELT ROUTING & ALIGNMENT - TRUCKS

Note. For serpentine belt routing, see underhood label or (Scheme 16)- (Scheme 22).

Scheme 16

Scheme 16: 2.0L

Scheme 17

Scheme 17: 2.2L

Scheme 18

Scheme 18: 3.4L

Scheme 19

Scheme 19: 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L & 7.4L

Scheme 20

Scheme 20: 4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L

Scheme 21

Scheme 21: 6.5L

Scheme 22

CUTLASS & MALIBU ONLY (3.1L & 3.4L)

Note. Removal and installation procedure given on these vehicles only due to the complicated procedure involved.

Removal

Note. Tools Required: J-39914 Drive Belt Tension Wrench.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. Using the J-39914, rotate the belt tensioner. (Scheme 23)
Remove the drive belt from the generator pulley. Support the engine by the oil pan.
Remove the engine mount assembly from the engine mount bracket support. (Scheme 24) Remove the auxiliary bracket.
Lower the engine in order to remove the drive belt. (Scheme 25) Remove the drive belt.

Installation

Using the J-39914, rotate the belt tensioner and install the drive belt.
Install the auxiliary bracket. Install the auxiliary bracket fasteners. Tighten the fasteners to 37 ft. lbs. (50 N.m).
Install the engine mount assembly to the engine mount bracket support bolts.
Remove the floor jack. Connect the negative battery cable.

Scheme 23

Scheme 24

Scheme 25

CAUTION

When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.

Car Belt Adjustment

Application			Specification
Serpentine Belt			(1) 30-50 Lbs. (13.6-22.7 kg.)
Except Serpentine Belt - Deflection @ 22 Lbs. (10.0 kg.)
Metro & Firefly (Canadian)
A/C Compressor & Power Steering Pump			.28-.35 (7.0-9.0)
Generator			.24-.31 (6-8)
(1) Serpentine belt is automatically adjusted by tensioner. Tension is checked with belt tension gauge. If tension is not as specified, check belt length and tensioner operating range. Replace belt or tensioner as necessary.

(1)	Serpentine belt is automatically adjusted by tensioner. Tension is checked with belt tension gauge. If tension is not as specified, check belt length and tensioner operating range. Replace belt or tensioner as necessary.

BELT ADJUSTMENT - CARS

Truck Belt Adjustment

Application	(1) Lbs. (kg)
All Models	(1)
(1) Serpentine belt tension is maintained automatically by a spring-tensioned idler pulley. No adjustment is necessary.

(1)	Serpentine belt tension is maintained automatically by a spring-tensioned idler pulley. No adjustment is necessary.

BELT ADJUSTMENT - TRUCKS

Car Cooling System Specifications

Application		Specification
Coolant Replacement Interval
Except Metro, Firefly (Canadian) & Prizm		60 Months Or 150,000 Miles
Metro & Firefly (Canadian)		30 Months Or 30,000 Miles
Prizm		24 Months Or 30,000 Miles
Coolant Capacity (1)
1.0L		4.1 Qts. (3.9L)
1.3L
M/T		4.9 Qts. (4.6L)
A/T		5.0 Qts. (4.7L)
1.8L
Prizm
A/T		6.0 Qts. (5.7L)
M/T		6.1 Qts. (5.8L)
1.9L		7.0 Qts. (6.6L)
2.2
"J" Body		9.6 Qts. (9.1L)
2.4L
"J" Body		9.9 Qts. (9.4L)
"N" Body		11.3 Qts. (10.7L)
3.0L		10.0 Qts. (9.5L)
3.1L
"L" & "N" Bodies		13.6 Qts. (12.9L)
"W" Body		11.7 Qts. (11.0L)
3.4L		13.6 Qts. (12.9L)
3.5L		9.8 Qts. (9.3L)
3.8L
Except "F" & "W" Bodies		13.0 Qts. (12.3L)
"F" Body
A/T		12.3 Qts. (11.6L)
M/T		12.5 Qts. (11.8L)
"W" Body		10.7 Qts. (10.1L)
4.0L		13.0 Qts. (12.3L)
4.6L Except Seville		10.7 Qts. (10.1L)
4.6L Seville		12.5 Qts. (11.8L)
	5.7L
"F" Body
A/T		15.1 Qts. (14.3L)
M/T		15.3 Qts. (14.5L)
"Y" Body
A/T		12.3 Qts. (11.6L)
M/T		12.6 Qts. (11.9L)
Pressure Cap
"F" Body		18 psi
Metro & Firefly (Canadian)		13 psi
Prizm		13 psi
Saturn		15 psi
All Others		(2) 15 psi
Thermostat
Prizm
Starts To Open		176-183°F (80-84°C)
Fully Opens		203°F (95°C)
Metro & Firefly (Canadian)
Starts To Open		190-197°F (88-92°C)
Fully Opens		212-221°F (100-105°C)
Saturn
Starts To Open		182-190°F (83-88°C)
Fully Open		212-222°F (100-106°C)
All Others
Starts To Open		189°F (87°C)
Fully Opens		207°F (97°C)
(1) Specification is approximate and includes heater capacity. (2) Or specification stamped on cap.

(1)	Specification is approximate and includes heater capacity.

(2)	Or specification stamped on cap.

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS - CARS

Truck Cooling System Specifications

Application				Specification
Coolant Replacement Interval
Except Tracker				60 Months Or 150,000 Miles
Tracker				30 Months Or 30,000 Miles
Pressure Cap
Except Tracker				15 psi
Tracker				13 psi
Thermostat Opens
Except Tracker
Starts				188°F (87°C)
Fully Open				206°F (97°C)
Tracker
Starts				179°F (82°C)
Fully Open				203°F (95°C)
Coolant Capacity (1)
1.6L
Tracker				6.9 Qts. (6.5L)
2.0L
Tracker				5.8 Qts. (5.5L)
2.2L				11.6 Qts. (11.0L)
3.4L
With Rear Heater				12.4 Qts. (11.75L)
Without Rear Heater				11.8 Qts. (11.25L)
4.3L
"C" & "K" Series
A/T				12.7 Qts. (12.0L)
M/T				13.0 Qts. (12.3L)
"G" & "P" Series
With Rear Heater				14.0 Qts. (13.2L)
Without Rear Heater				11.0 Qts. (10.5L)
"L" & "M" Series
With Rear Heater				16.5 Qts. (15.5L)
Without Rear Heater				13.5 Qts. (12.8L)
"P" Series				13.0 Qts. (12.3L)
"S" & "T" Series
A/T				11.7 Qts. (11.1L)
M/T				11.9 Qts. (11.3L)
4.8L
A/T				13.4 Qts. (12.7L)
M/T				13.7 Qts. (13.0L)
5.0L
With A/C				18.0 Qts. (17.0L)
Without A/C				17.5 Qts. (16.6L)
5.3L
With A/C				14.9 Qts. (14.1L)
Without A/C				13.4 Qts. (12.7L)
5.7L
Standard
With A/C				20.0 Qts. (19.0L)
Without A/C				17.5 Qts. (16.6L)
Heavy Duty
With A/C				27.0 Qts. (25.5L)
Without A/C				26.4 Qts. (25.0L)
6.0L
A/T
With Oil Cooler				14.4 Qts. (13.6L)
Without Oil Cooler				14.8 Qts. (14.0L)
M/T
With Oil Cooler				14.8 Qts. (14.0L)
Without Oil Cooler				15.2 Qts. (14.4L)
6.5L				25.0 Qts. (23.7L)
7.4L
Standard
With A/C				27.5 Qts. (26.0L)
Without A/C				25.0 Qts. (23.7L)
Heavy Duty
With A/C				28.5 Qts. (27.0L)
Without A/C				26.4 Qts. (25.0L)
(1) Specification is approximate and includes heater capacity.

(1)	Specification is approximate and includes heater capacity.

COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS - TRUCKS

Engine Cooling System Specifications & Drive Belt Routing Cadillac Escalade GMT400