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Cooling System Specifications & Drive Belt Routing Cadillac Escalade GMT800

Accessory Drive Belts 3 illustrations

IDENTIFICATION

Series (1)Model
"C"2WD Avalanche, Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & Yukon XL
"K"4WD Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & AWD Escalade, Yukon Denali & Yukon XL Denali
(1) Vehicle series is fifth character of VIN.
(1)Vehicle series is fifth character of VIN.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTIONWhen 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 appropriate COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.
ApplicationSpecification
Serpentine Belt(1)
(1) Serpentine belt tension is maintained automatically by spring-tensioned idler pulleys. No adjustment is necessary.
(1)Serpentine belt tension is maintained automatically by spring-tensioned idler pulleys. No adjustment is necessary.

BELT ADJUSTMENT

Note. For serpentine belt routing, see underhood label or refer to appropriate illustrations. (Scheme 1)- (Scheme 3).

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: 4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L

Scheme 2

Scheme 2

8.1L

Note. For air conditioning belt routing (Scheme 2)

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: 8.1L

Note. For engine cooling system specifications, see appropriate SPECIFICATIONS article in GENERAL INFORMATION.