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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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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Caravan & Town & Country -> Except Caravan & Town & Country -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro R/T 4.0 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
Except Caravan & Town & Country
- With engine off, pump brake pedal five times to deplete vacuum in brake booster.
- Siphon fluid from brake reservoir.
- On Wrangler models, remove evaporative canister.
- On PT Cruiser models, remove air cleaner housing, then disconnect power distribution center and position aside.
- On all models, disconnect low fluid switch electrical connector.
- Remove brake lines from master cylinder.
- Remove master cylinder mounting nuts.
- On Durango models with ESP, remove inner fender well, then remove integrated power module (IPM) fasteners and move IPM ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> U-Joint with Injected Rings -> U-Joint with Snap Rings
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro R/T 4.0 V6 GAS
This procedure describes a propeller shaft equipped with a cardan joint in the tube yoke. For propeller shafts equipped with a companion/slip yoke, repeat the steps to remove the remaining cardan joint.
U-Joint with Snap Rings
Disassemble
- Tap outside of bearing cap with a drift to loosen snap ring.
- Remove snap rings from both sides of yoke.
- Position yoke with grease fitting if equipped, pointing up.
- Position a socket with a inside diameter large enough to receive bearing cap, beneath yoke on a press.
- Place another socket with an outside diameter smaller than bearing cap on ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Nitro AUTOMOBILES
Component Locations
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 3.7 V6 GAS
Refer to F...
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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 -> Check Gauge Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 3.7 V6 GAS
When the ignition is turned On, the lamp will light for approximately 2 seconds as a bulb inspection. The PCM continually monitors the engine oil pressure, engine coolant temperature and electrical system voltage. The check gauges lamp w...
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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+.
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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.
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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+.
Document: Hard To Fill Or Fuel Nozzle Shuts Off Repeatedly Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT 3.7 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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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