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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Aspen, Dakota & Durango -> Assemble -> Caravan & Town & Country -> Commander -> Compass, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Nitro, Patriot & Wrangler -> Disassemble -> Front -> Full Size Pickup -> Inspection -> Installation -> Pacifica -> PT Cruiser -> Rear -> Removal -> Sprinter
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 V8 FLEX

Caravan & Town & Country

Refer to for caliper replacement procedures.

Disassemble
  • Remove caliper from adapter and rotor as outlined under . Do not disconnect brake hose from caliper. Support caliper at all times to prevent brake hose damage.
  • Position caliper away from rotor to prevent brake fluid spillage on machined surface, then place a small block of wood between caliper fingers to prevent piston damage during removal.
  • Gently depress brake pedal to force caliper piston out of bore, then secure brake pedal at any position below one inch of pedal travel to prevent master cylinder br...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 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 Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 6.1 V8 GAS

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.0 V6 DIESEL

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove positive cable at battery.
  • Remove battery from vehicle.
  • Remove battery tray.
  • Remove plastic dress-up cover at top of engine.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove skid plate, if equipped.
  • Remove starter mounting bolts that are located at rear of transmission bellhousing.
  • Lower vehicle.
  • Remove power distribution center and fuse relay center from left inner fender.
  • Tie them back and reposition them over the left valve cover.
  • Remove both B+ cables at both centers, if required.
  • Install engine support fixt...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Vehicle Information Center (VIC) -> 1999-2009 Grand Cherokee
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 V8 GAS

Electronic Vehicle Information Center is located in a overhead console, and is programmable by driver to suit his driving needs.

  • Place ignition in On position.
  • Depress and release menu push button to display first programmable feature.
  • Momentarily depress and release step push button to step through following programmable features:
    • Language.
    • Display U.S. or metric.
    • Auto door locks.
    • Remote unlock.
    • Remote linked to memory.
    • Sound horn on lock?
    • Flash li...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.0 V6 DIESEL

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 Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 V8 FLEX

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Rotate belt tensioner until it contacts stop.
  • Remove drive belt and slowly rotate tensioner int...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Center Under Body Diagram for 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7 V6 GASCenter Under Body Diagram for 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Ground G302
  • Connector C1
  • Connector C2
  • Connector C309
  • Final Drive Control Module
  • Door  Diagram for 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.0 V6 DIESELDoor Diagram for 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 3.0 V6 DIESEL

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector C302
  • Connector C304
  • Connector C317
  • Splice S349
  • Splice S394
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Cluster
  • Integrated Power Module
  • Front Control Module
  • Shift Lever Assembly
  • 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.0 V6 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 3.0 V6 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Starter
  • Generator
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Engine Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Flash: MIL Illumination For P050D - Cold Start Rough Idle
    Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 V8 FLEX

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: Flash: CCN for Durtch Language
    Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 V8 FLEX

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Grand Cherokee 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 Grand Cherokee 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 Grand Cherokee 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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