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2008 Jeep Commander CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Jeep REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Brake Service
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- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Commander AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Jeep -> System Service -> Anti-Lock Brake Module (ABM)/Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Brake System Bleed -> Commander -> Commander, Compass, Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Patriot -> Compass & Patriot -> Compass & Patriots -> Component Replacement -> Controller Anti-Lock Brake (CAB) Module/Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Front Wheel Sensor -> Grand Cherokee -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Liberty -> Rear Wheel Sensor -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Commander Sport 3.7 V6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
ABS system bleeding requires conventional bleeding methods plus use of the scan tool. The procedure involves performing a base brake bleeding, followed by use of the scan tool to cycle and bleed the HCU pump and solenoids. A second base brake bleeding procedure is then required to remove any air remaining in the system.
Component Replacement
Anti-Lock Brake Module (ABM)/Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)
Commander, Compass, Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Patriot
- Install brake pedal prop rod.
- Siphon master cylinder.
- Disconnect ABM/HCU electrical connectors.
- Remove primary and seco...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Commander AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Commander Limited 4.7 V8 FLEX
Clamp only the narrow forged portion of the yoke in the vise. Failure to heed caution may result in damage.
- Remove axle shaft.
- Remove bearing cap retaining snap rings. Saturate the bearing caps with penetrating oil prior to removal.
- Place socket (receiver) with inside diameter larger than bearing cap against yoke and perimeter of bearing cap to be removed.
- Pla...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Commander AUTOMOBILES
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Commander Overland 5.7 V8 GAS
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 ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Commander AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Commander Limited 4.7 V8 FLEX
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Unsnap plastic insulator cap from B+ output terminal.
- Remove B+ terminal mounting nut at rear of alternator. Disconnect terminal from alternator.
- Disconnect field wire connector at rear of alternator by pushing on connector tab.
- Remove rear vertical alternator mounting bolt.
- Remove front horizontal altern...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Commander AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Commander Limited 4.7 V8 GAS
Red and yellow indicator lamps are used to warn of system faults. The red lamp warns of such faults as low brake fluid level, parking brake On, system pressure differential and other system faults. The red indicator lamp should light for approximately two seconds during engine starting and should go off, unless parking brake is applied or a problem in the brake system exist. The red indicator lamp should reset after repairs to system have been completed and system has returned to normal o...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Commander AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Commander Limited 5.7 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 tube.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water inlet tube and from vehicle.
- Reve...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Commander AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Commander Limited 4.7 V8 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Jeep Commander AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Jeep Commander cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Left Front Headliner Diagram for 2008 Jeep Commander Limited 4.7 V8 FLEX Components on diagram: |
Right Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Jeep Commander Sport 4.7 V8 FLEX Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Jeep Commander AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Jeep Commander cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 Jeep Commander Limited 4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 Jeep Commander Limited 4.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Jeep Commander AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Jeep Commander cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Flash: CCN for Durtch Language Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Commander Limited 4.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: RECALL - Emissions Recall J19 California Emissions Warranty Addendum Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Commander Limited 4.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Jeep Commander AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander 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 Jeep Commander 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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