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2008 Jeep Wrangler CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Jeep REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Jeep -> Description
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Wrangler X 3.8 V6 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 Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 3.8 V6 GAS
Front
- With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
- Remove skid plate if equipped to gain access to propeller shaft.
- Mark a line across axle pinion flange, propeller shaft, flange yoke and transfer case for installation reference.
- Remove U-joint strap bolts at pinion shaft yoke.
- Remove transfer case yoke bolts.
- Push rear of propeller shaft forward to clear transfer case yoke.
- Remove propeller shaft from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Align reference marks.
- Torque U-joint strap bolts to 14 ft. lbs.
- Torque tran...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 3.8 V6 GAS
Refer to Fig. , for wirin...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 3.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts and nut.
- Unsnap plastic insulator cap from B+ output terminal.
- Remove B+ terminal nut and terminal.
- Disconnect field wire connec...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Traction Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 3.8 V6 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warni...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 3.8 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedu...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Wrangler X 3.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
- Rotate belt tensioner clockwise until it contacts its stop.
- Remove drive belt.
- Slowly ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Jeep Wrangler cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Jeep Wrangler X 3.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Right Body Diagram for 2008 Jeep Wrangler X 3.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Jeep Wrangler cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Jeep Wrangler cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Hard To Fill Or Fuel Nozzle Shuts Off Repeatedly Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Hard Top/Soft Top Water Leak Diagnosis Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 3.8 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler 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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