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2008 Jeep Compass CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Jeep REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Jeep -> Description
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.0 L4 GAS
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) prevents wheel lock-up by monitoring wheel speed and altering pressure to the wheels. This is accomplished using an anti-lock brake module, power brake hydraulic booster, electric pump, accumulator, three channel modulator and wheel speed sensors.
In the event of emergency braking, monitors will read individual wheel speed so that maximum braking effectiveness can be maintained at all times. As wheel speed...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.4 L4 GAS
Never allow propeller shaft to hang while connected to Power Transfer Unit (PTU), rear driveline module flanges or center bearings. If propeller shaft section is hung unsupported, damage may occur to joint, boot and/or center bearing from over-angulation. This may result in vibration/balance issues. A helper may be needed.
- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Mark propeller shaft and...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Front -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> Tire Pressure Transponder
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.4 L4 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 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove right front wheel.
- Remove underbody air dam.
- Remove accessory drive splash shield.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Remove accessory drive idler pulley.
- Loosen lower alternator mounting bolt.
- Loosen air conditioning compressor and move aside.
- Unplug field circuit from alternator.
- Remove B+ terminal nut and terminal.
- Remove alternator mou...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Chrysler LLC -> 2007-09 Compass & Patriot
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.4 L4 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12,000 miles.
- Open the glove compartment.
- Push inward on the sides of the glove compartment bin to release the stops, then lower the glove compartment.
- Release the glove compartment hinge pins from the hinge retainers using a twisting motion, then remove the glove compartment, Fig. .
- Release the two tabs retaining the cabin air filter cover to the A/C-heater housing, then remove the cover, Fig. .
- Remove the cabin air filter element from the A/C-heater housing, Fig. .
- Install the cabin air filter el...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Change Engine Oil Indicator -> 2008-09 Compass
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4 L4 GAS
The CHANGE OIL message will flash in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctu...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.4 L4 GAS
- Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
- Remove radiator core support.
- Disconnect upper radiator hose from radiator.
- Remove wiring harness bracket.
- Disconnect radiator fan electrical connector.
- Remove radiator fan mounting screws.
- Detach radiator fan assembly from retaining clips.
- Remove ra...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4 L4 GAS
- Rotate belt tensioner counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Jeep Compass cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Left Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.4 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Body Components Diagram for 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Jeep Compass cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Jeep Compass cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Flash: Full ESP Off Function Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Poor Handling and/or Strut Leaking and/or Rides Rough Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Jeep Compass 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 Compass 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 Compass 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 Compass 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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