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2008 Nissan Altima CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Nissan REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Altima SE 3.5 V6 GAS
Front
Before removing front axle assembly, remove wheel sensor from assembly. Move it away from front axle assembly area. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to sensor wires and wheel sensor becoming inoperative.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- On models equipped with ABS, remove ABS wheel sensor. Note before removing front axle assembly, remove ABS wheel sensor from assembly, then position it aside. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to sensor or s...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Altima S 2.5 L4 GAS
The Low Tire Pressure Warning lamp will illuminate briefly 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 25 mp...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid 2.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS
- On models equipped with CVT remove both battery cables. Disconnect battery ground cable.
- On models equipped with CVT. Remove front air duct assembly.
- Remove battery hold-down clamp nuts and remove battery.
- Remove bolts securing battery tray bracket.
- On all models, raise vehicle on suitable lift.
- Remove bolts securing engi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -> 2007-09
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Altima SL 3.5 V6 GAS
The MIL will illuminate to indicate that a system fault has been detected. The MIL will blink simultaneously with the red Light Emitting Diode (LED) on the Electronic Control Module (ECM). Following diagnosis and repair of all system faults, reset the MIL lamp. The DTCs can be cleared by placing the ignition switch in the off position. After approximately 10 seconds, place ignition switch in the on position engine not running. Depress the accelerator pedal to change from Mode II to Mode I. Place ignition switch in off position....
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Altima S 2.5 L4 GAS
Never remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure coolant escaping from radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove cap by turning it all way.
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 L4 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 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Nissan Altima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: MANUAL FRONT SEAT CUSHION FRONT TRIM UNHOOKED Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima 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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