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2008 Dodge Charger CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Brake Service
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Charger AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Charger, Magnum & 300 -> Caliper Service -> Disassemble -> Four Piston -> Front -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replacement -> Single Piston
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Charger SXT 3.5 V6 GAS
Replacement
- Depress brake pedal past its first inch of travel and hold it in position using brake pedal holding tool.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove banjo bolt connecting flexible brake hose to caliper.
- While holding guide pins from turning, remove caliper guide pin bolts.
- Remove brake caliper from brake adapter and pads.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Completely retract caliper piston back into bore of caliper using hand pressure or suitable C-clamp by first placing suitable wood block over piston.
- Do not crossthread caliper ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Charger AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Charger SRT8 6.1 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle on hoist.
- Mark transmission and axle flanges and rubber couplers for installation alignment.
- Remove crossmember, rear exhaust system and heat shield.
- Remove propeller shaft front and rear coupler-to-flange bolts.
- Remove center bearing mounting bolts.
- Remove propeller shaft with aid of helper. Never allow propeller shaft to hang from center bearing, or while only connected to transmission or rear axle flanges.
- Remove three couple...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Charger AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Front -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> Tire Pressure Transponder
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Charger SE 3.5 V6 GAS
Tire Pressure Sensor
The cap used on this valve stem contains an O-ring seal to prevent contamination and moisture from entering the valve stem. Retain this valve stem cap for reuse. Do not substitute a regular valve stem cap in its place.
The valve stem used on this vehicle is made of aluminum and the core is nickel plated brass. The original valve stem core must be reinstalled and not substituted with a valve stem core made of a different material. This is required to prevent corrosion in the valve stem caused by the different metals.
Removal
- Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
- Raise...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Charger AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Charger SE 3.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove engine cover.
- Disconnect battery cable and electrical connection from alternator.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Charger AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Chrysler LLC -> 2005-09 300, Magnum, 2006-09 Charger & 2008-09 Challenger
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Charger 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 Charger AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Cars -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp -> Charger, Magnum & 300C
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Charger SE 3.5 V6 GAS
This light monitors the Anit-Lock Brake System. The light will turn On when the ignition switch is turned to the On position and may stay On for as long as 4 seconds. If the ABS light remains On or turns On while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required....
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Charger AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Charger SE 2.7 V6 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 thermostat housing.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from thermostat housing and from vehicle.
- Rev...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Charger AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Charger SE 3.5 V6 GAS
Removal
- Rotate belt tensioner counterclockwise until it contacts a stop.
- Remove belt and slowly rotate tensioner into the freearm position. Do not let tensioner arm snap back to freearm position.
Installation
- Route belt around all pulleys except idler pulley.
- Rotate tensioner arm until it contacts a s...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Dodge Charger AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Dodge Charger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Dodge Charger AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Dodge Charger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Dodge Charger AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Dodge Charger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Hard To Fill Or Fuel Nozzle Shuts Off Repeatedly Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Charger SXT 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RECALL - Emissions Recall J19 California Emissions Warranty Addendum Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Charger SXT 3.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Dodge Charger AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Dodge Charger 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 Charger 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 Charger 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 Charger 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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