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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 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
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Less Scan Tool -> With Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 L4 GAS
Less Scan Tool
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
To start the self-diagnostics, place ignition switch in the On position, then ground terminal of the tire pressure warning check connector. The fault location is indicated by the blinking of the low tire pressure warning lamp, Fig. . If the low tire pressure warning lamp is blinking repeatedly at 5 Hz, there is no fault occurring in the system.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
[[table data]]Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
In order to make it easier to find the cause of hard to duplicate malfunctions, the malfunction information is store...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Altima S 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 -> Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Altima SE 3.5 V6 GAS
When the ignition switch is placed in the on position, the 4WD warning lamp will light as a bulb check but should go off soon after the engine is started. If a malfunction in the 4WD ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at water control valve.
- Remove hose from water control valve.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Altima AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Altima SE 3.5 V6 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+.
Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Nissan Altima S 2.5 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Body Components Diagram for 2008 Nissan Altima SE 3.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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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 2.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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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: |
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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