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2008 Acura MDX CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Acura REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
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- Serpentine Belt Service
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Acura MDX AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GAS
Front
- Loosen wheel nuts slightly.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
- If left driveshaft is removed, drain transmission fluid, using a suitable container. It is not required to drain transmission fluid when right driveshaft is removed.
- Remove stabilizer link from dampner.
- Remove lock pin from lower arm ball joint castle nut and remove nut. Avoid damaging ball joint and install ball joint thread protector onto threads of ball joint. Do not damage ba...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Acura MDX AUTOMOBILES
Component Locations
Vehicle: 2008 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GAS
Refer to F...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Acura MDX AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GAS
On models equipped with anti-lock codes for audio system, write down code for audio presets. When connecting battery ground cable upon installation you will need to enter the preset code. Ensure ignition switch is turned off.
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Disconnect MAF sensor and IAT sensor connectors.
- Remove bolts from battery base then remove base.
- Remove battery.
- Remove wiring harness clamp.
- Remove bolt...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Acura MDX AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Acura -> 2007-09 MDX
Vehicle: 2008 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced at Maintenance Minder Indicator Symbol 2. If the vehicle is operated primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot and diesel powered vehicles, replace the filter every 15,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- On models equipped with radio anti-theft feature, prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable make sure you have the radio anti-theft code.
- On all models, disconnect and isolate the battery ground cable. After disconnecting the battery ground cable wait at least 3 minutes to al...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Acura MDX AUTOMOBILES
Acura -> Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System Warning Lamp -> 2007-09 MDX
Vehicle: 2008 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GAS
The VSA warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. The lamp monitors the condition of the anti-lock brake system. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go off when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is operating properly. If the lamp remains lit, a fault in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. Even though the system is operating properly, the activation indicator may come on if the VSA switch has been manually turned O...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Acura MDX AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at water passage.
- Remove hose from water passage.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Acura MDX AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suit...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Acura MDX AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Acura MDX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Body Harness Diagram for 2008 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 EVAP and Fuel System Diagram for 2008 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Acura MDX AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Acura MDX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Acura MDX AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Acura MDX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Outside Door Handle Binds or Sticks Vehicle: 2008 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Thudding or Drumming Noise From the Rear Suspension When Driving Over Rough Roads Vehicle: 2008 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Acura MDX AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Acura MDX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2008 Acura MDX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2008 Acura MDX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2008 Acura MDX cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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