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2008 KIA SPECTRA5 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Remove drain plug and drain transaxle fluid in suitable container.
- Remove driveshaft cotter pin, castle nut and washer from front hub.
- Disconnect tie rod end ball joint from steering knuckle using suitable tool.
- Remove bolts securing wheel speed sensor from steering knuckle.
- Disconnect strut upper mounting bolts.
- Tap on driveshaft front hub assembly using plastic hammer.
- Push front hub assembly outward and separate driveshaft from hub assembly.
- Insert suitable tool ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
Component Locations
Vehicle: 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 L4 GAS
Refer to F...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove two alternator electrical connectors from back of alternator.
- Remove power steering pump pressure hoses. Use clean suitable container to catch fluid from hose.
- Loosen power steering pump tension adjusting bolt.
- Loosen power steering pump mounting bolts to remove drive belt.
- Remove power steering...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2004-09 Spectra & Spectra5 w/2.0L Engine
Vehicle: 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 L4 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 9,320 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open glove compartment to lower glove compartment down completely by re...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (System) Warning Indicator -> 2007-09 Spectra & Spectra5 -> Relearn -> Reset -> Tire Pressure Sensor Initiation -> TPMS Receiver
Vehicle: 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 L4 GAS
Reset
The Low Tire Pressure Warning lamp will illuminate for approximately three seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is placed in the on position. This system uses radio frequency pressure sensors which monitor pressure in all 4 tires. When operating the vehicle at a speed above 20 mph the Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp will illuminate when low tire pressure has been detected. Adjusting tires to correct pressure will turn lamp off.
Relearn
Tire Pressure Sensor Initiation
- Using Kia TPMS exciter tool, or equivalent, read the four tire pressure sensor IDs starti...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 L4 GAS
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove battery terminals and heat shield.
- Remove battery and battery tray.
- Remove upper radiator hose and lower radiator hose.
- On models with automatic transaxles, remove ATF (Automatic Transaxle Fluid) cooler hose.
- On all models, disconnect fan motor con...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 L4 GAS
Alternator
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Loosen alternator upper locknut.
- Loosen lower mounting nut.
- Push alternator inward toward engine.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque alternator mounting nut and bolt to 18 ft. lbs.
- Torque alternator adjustment lockbolt to 11 ft. lbs.
- Torque alternator brace mounting bolt to 17 ft. lbs.
Air Conditi...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Enhanced Dealer Feedback and Digital Camera Requirements to Support Kia Quality Initiatives Vehicle: 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Load Carrying Capacity Label Requirements and Instructions to Comply With FMVSS 110 Vehicle: 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 SX 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 KIA SPECTRA5 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 KIA SPECTRA5 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 KIA SPECTRA5 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 KIA SPECTRA5 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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