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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Caravan & Town & Country -> Compass, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Nitro & Patriot & Wrangler -> Park Brake Shoes
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Durango Limited 4.7 V8 GAS

Caravan & Town & Country

Park Brake Shoes
  • Set parking brake. Parking brake is set to keep hub/bearing and axle shaft from rotating when loosening hub nut.
  • Raise and support vehicle allowing rear suspension to hang free.
  • Remove rear wheels.
  • Remove cotter pin and nut retainer from stub shaft of outer C/V joint.
  • Remove spring washer, hub nut and washer from stub shaft of outer C/V joint.
  • Release parking brake.
  • Create slack in rear park brake by locking out automatic adjuster as follows:
    • Grasp exposed section of front park brake and pull downward on it.
    • Install a pair of suitable lockin...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Durango Adventurer 4.7 V8 GAS

  • With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
  • Remove skid plate, if equipped.
  • Remove hub nut from the half shaft.
  • Remove brake caliper and rotor.
  • Remove wheel speed sensor if equipped.
  • Remove hub bearing bolts from the knuckle.
  • Remove hub bearing and brake shield from knuckle.
  • Support half shaft at the C/V joint housings.
  • Position two pry bars behind the inn...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement -> Front -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> Tire Pressure Transponder
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Durango Limited 5.7 V8 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 Durango AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Durango Limited 4.7 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove alternator drive belt.
  • Unsnap plastic insulator cap from B+ output terminal.
  • Remove B+ terminal mounting nut at rear of alternator and disconnect terminal.
  • Disconnect fi...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2007-09 Durango -> Relearn -> Reset
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Durango SXT 4.7 V8 FLEX

Reset

The Low Tire Pressure indicator lamp will flash slowly and sound a single tone when tire pressure is low. If tire pressure drops lower, the indicator lamp will flash rapidly and the tone will be continuous. When the tire is inflated to the proper pressure the lamp and tone will turn Off. The vehicle may need to be driven at a speed above 15 MPH for up to 10 minutes for the TPMS to receive this information. If the lamp remains On, a problem in the low tire warning system is present and the low tire warning system must be d...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Durango Adventurer 4.7 V8 FLEX

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 ve...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Durango SXT 3.7 V6 GAS

Belt tension is not adjustable. Belt adjustment is maintained by automatic (spring load) belt tensioner. Do not let tensioner arm snap back to freearm position, severe damage may occur t...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Dodge Durango SXT 4.7 V8 GASInstrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Dodge Durango SXT 4.7 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Headlamp Switch
  • Radio
  • Stop Lamp Switch
  • Traction Control Switch
  • Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Dodge Durango SLT 5.7 V8 GASInstrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Dodge Durango SLT 5.7 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Stop Lamp Switch
  • Junction Block
  • Adjustable Pedals Motor
  • Adjustable Pedals Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Dodge Durango Limited 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Dodge Durango Limited 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Junction Block
  • Integrated Power Module
  • Front Control Module
  • Adjustable Pedals Switch
  • Adjustable Pedals Motor
  • 2008 Dodge Durango SLT 3.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Dodge Durango SLT 3.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • LH Front Door Speaker
  • RH Front Door Speaker
  • Subwoofer Speaker
  • Radio Amplifier
  • LH Front Tweeter Speaker
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Hard To Fill Or Fuel Nozzle Shuts Off Repeatedly
    Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Durango Adventurer 4.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
  • Document: Chrome Clad Wheel Adapters For Proper Balancing
    Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Durango Adventurer 4.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Dodge Durango 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 Durango 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 Durango 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 Durango 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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