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2008 Dodge Nitro CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro SLT 3.7 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 3.7 V6 GAS
- With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
- Remove brake caliper and rotor.
- Remove nut from half shaft.
- Remove sensor from hub bearing.
- Remove stabilizer link from stabilizer bar.
- Remove tie rod end nut and remove tie rod from steering knuckle.
- Remove clevis bracket lower nut and bolt.
- Remove upper ball joint nut and separate upper control arm from steering knuckle.
- Pull out on steering knuckle and push half shaft out of hub bearing and knuckle.
- With a pry bar remove half shaft from axle.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Apply light coat of grease to m...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> Tire Pressure Transponder
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 3.7 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 Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro SLT 3.7 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- On models equipped with 4WD, remove front propeller shaft.
- On all models, remove heat shield bolts and starter heat shield.
- Remove solenoid nut from mounting stud.
- Pull battery cable from mounting stud while removing electrical connector from solenoid terminal.
- Remove starter mounting bolts.
- Remove starter...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2007-09 Nitro -> Relearn -> Reset
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 3.7 V6 GAS
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 di...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 3.7 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 water pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
- Reverse pr...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro SLT 3.7 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove combination washer reservoir/coolant recovery container and move aside.
- Rotate belt tensioner until it contacts stop.
- Remove drive belt.
- Carefully return tens...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Diagram for 2008 Dodge Nitro SLT 3.7 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Dodge Nitro SLT 3.7 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 3.7 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 3.7 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Dodge Nitro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Hard To Fill Or Fuel Nozzle Shuts Off Repeatedly Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 3.7 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: RECALL - Emissions Recall J19 California Emissions Warranty Addendum Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 3.7 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Dodge Nitro 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 Nitro 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 Nitro 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 Nitro 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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