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2008 Dodge Challenger CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Challenger -> Caliper Service -> Disassemble -> Four Piston -> Front -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replacement -> Single Piston
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 6.1 V8 GAS
Replacement
- Remove caliper from brake rotor and brake pads from caliper as outlined under .
- Disconnect brake hose at brake caliper. Cap brake line.
- Reverse procedure to install. Refer to for brake system bleeding procedures.
Overhaul
Four Piston
These calipers are not serviceable. Do not attempt disassembly.
Front
Single Piston
Disassemble
- Place suitable wood block between caliper piston and caliper fingers.
- With brake hose attached to caliper, carefully depress brake pedal to push piston out of caliper bore.
- Prop brake pedal to any position below first inch of brake pedal travel to preven...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Low Pressure -> Poor Connections -> System Fault -> TPMS Check
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 6.1 V8 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Refer to Fig. for diagnostic trouble code identification.
Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector), and follow manufacturer's instructions.
TPMS Check
When diagnosing a TPMS problem, first check the TPMS indicator lamp with ignition switch in the On position. From the Off position, turn the ignition key to On and check the TPMS indicator la...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 6.1 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove heat shield.
- Remove mounting bolts and move starter motor towards front of vehicle for nose to clear. Support starter motor during process.
- Remove nut and solenoid wire from solenoi...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Chrysler LLC -> 2005-09 300, Magnum, 2006-09 Charger & 2008-09 Challenger
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 6.1 V8 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12,000 miles.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the passenger side air inlet grille from the cowl panel, Fig. .
- Open the cabin air filter door.
- Remove the cabin air filter from the filter housing...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Cars -> Brake System Warning Light -> 2008-09 Challenger
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 6.1 V8 GAS
This light monitors various brake functions. if the brake light turns On, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 6.1 V8 GAS
Lower
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water inlet.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water inlet and from vehicle.
- Reverse p...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 6.1 V8 GAS
Do not let tensioner arm snap back to freearm position, severe damage may occur to tensioner. Belt tension is not adjustable. Belt adjustment is maintained by an automatic belt tensioner.
- Disconnect batter...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Dodge Challenger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Dodge Challenger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Dodge Challenger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Hard To Fill Or Fuel Nozzle Shuts Off Repeatedly Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 6.1 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RECALL - Emissions Recall J19 California Emissions Warranty Addendum Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 6.1 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Dodge Challenger 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 Dodge Challenger 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 Dodge Challenger 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 Dodge Challenger 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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