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2008 Chevrolet Malibu CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Precautions
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 2.4 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS
- After disassembling power brake unit, soak metal components in solvent.
- Use only alcohol on components containing rubber. After components have been thoroughly cleaned and rinsed in solvent, they should be washed again in clean alcohol before assembly.
- Use compressed air to blow dirt and cleaning fluid...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT 3.5 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle on a hoist.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Disconnect tie rod from knuckle.
- Insert a drift into rotor and against caliper in order to prevent rotor from turning.
- Remove wheel drive shaft nut.
- Remove stabilizer link.
- Be sure that wheel speed sensor wiring harness is repositioned away from ball joint after disconnecting electrical connector from sensor. Disconnect ele...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Description
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 2.4 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS
The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) warns the driver when a significant loss, or gain of tire pressure occurs in any of the four tires and allows the driver to display the individual tire pressures and the locations on the DIC (Driver Information Center) display. The system uses the BCM (Body Control Module), DIC, instrument panel cluster, RCDLR (Remote Control Door Lock Receiver), a RF (Radio Frequency) transmitting tire pressure sensor in each wheel and the serial data circuit. Each tire pressure sensor has an internal power supply with service life of 10 years.
When the vehicl...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ 3.6 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Remove engine mount strut from front of engine and radiator support.
- Rotate drive belt tensioner using suitable removal tool, then remove serpent...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT 3.5 V6 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the warni...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 2.4 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS
- Drain cooling system.
- Remove air cleaner outlet resonator.
- Loosen radiator inlet hose clamp at radiator, then remove hose.
- Loosen radiator outlet hose clamp at radiator, then remove hose.
- On models equipped with VTi or automatic transaxle, proceed as follows:
- Clean upper transmission oil cooler line connection point and remove line from radiator.
- Remove left front wheelhouse liner.
- Remove left engine splash shield.
- On all models, remove cooling fan assembly from radiator by pushing up on fan shroud to unsnap retainers.
- Position cooling fan assembly away from radiator and support.
- Remove...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic LS 3.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Remove engine mount snubber bracket.
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suitable tool to relieve tension from driv...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic LS 2.2 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Seat Diagram for 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic LS 2.2 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Classic LS 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Chevrolet Malibu cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu LS 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Chevrolet Malibu AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Chevrolet Malibu 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 Chevrolet Malibu 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 Chevrolet Malibu 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 Chevrolet Malibu 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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