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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid 2.5 L4 ELECTRIC/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

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> TPMS Receiver
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 L4 GAS

Tire Pressure Sensor

Removal
  • Deflate tire, then remove retaining nut an allow transmitter to fall into tire.
  • Gently bounce tire so transmitter falls to bottom of tire.
  • Place tire on suitable tire changing machine and break both tire beads. Ensure transmitter remains at bottom of tire.
  • Turn tire so valve hole is at bottom, then bounce tire so transmitter is near valve hole.
  • Lift tire onto turntable and position valve hole 270° from mounting/dismounting head, Fig. .
  • Lubricate tire, then remove first side of tire.
  • Reach inside of tire and remove transmitter.
  • Remove second side of tire...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
  • Remove bolts for engine front undercover then remove undercover.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt. Do not turn belt tensioner counterclockwise. If this step is not followed replacement of belt tensioner and new pulley is required.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove nuts securing engine room cover.
  • Remove B+ terminal nut an...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Nissan -> Automatic Transmission (AT) Check Engine Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Altima S 2.5 L4 GAS

The Automatic Transmission (AT) Check lamp will be illuminated for approximately 2 seconds when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check and then go Off. If it remains lit or comes on at any other time, a malfunction in the a...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid 2.5 L4 ELECTRIC/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 Hybrid 2.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

  • Remove nuts from righthand engine cover, then remove cover.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt. Do not rotate belt tensioner counterclo...

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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+.

Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Nissan Altima  2.5 L4 GASInstrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Stop Lamp Switch
  • ECM
  • BCM
  • Park/Neutral Position Switch
  • Security Indicator Lamp
  • Front Body Components Diagram for 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid 2.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GASFront Body Components Diagram for 2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid 2.5 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Shift Position Indicator
  • TCM
  • Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
  • Secondary Speed Sensor
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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.

    2008 Nissan Altima SL 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Nissan Altima SL 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Body Control Module
  • Ignition Relay
  • Blower Motor
  • 2008 Nissan Altima SE 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Nissan Altima SE 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Brake
  • Ignition Switch
  • Brake Fluid Level Switch
  • Generator
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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:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: SUNROOF DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY
    Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 L4 GAS

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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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