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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Xterra OFF-ROAD 4.0 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Remove engine undercover bolts using suitable tool.
  • Remove ABS sensor harness from mount on knuckle, then disconnect wheel sensor harness connector.Do not pull on wheel sensor harness during removal of ABS sensor. Carefully feed ABS wheel sensor harness through hole in splash shield.
  • Remove brake caliper torque member bolts using suitable tool. Position brake caliper aside and attach using mechanics wire.Do not press down on brake pedal while caliper is removed...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Xterra S 4.0 V6 GAS

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Xterra OFF-ROAD 4.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
  • Release tabs inwards and pull lower radiator shroud rearward to remove.
  • Remove bolts securing upper radiator shroud and remove shroud.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove lower bracket alternator mounting bolts.
  • Remove upper alter...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Nissan -> 2005-07 Frontier & Pathfinder & 2005-08 Xterra
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Xterra X 4.0 V6 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • Press in on the sides of the glove compartment and allow the glove compartment to hand by the cord.
  • Remove the cabin air filter cover screw, then the cover.
  • Remove the cabin air filter elements from...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

Nissan -> Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Xterra S 4.0 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 Xterra AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Xterra X 4.0 V6 GAS

  • Remove engine cover.
  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove air intake duct and air cleaner assembly.
  • Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses.
  • Disconnect reserv...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Xterra OFF-ROAD 4.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect wiring harness connector from air cleaner case.
  • Remove air cleaner duct and resonator assembly, then place air cleaner assembly aside.
  • Rotate or lift belt te...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Nissan Xterra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Components Diagram for 2008 Nissan Xterra SE 4.0 V6 GASBody Components Diagram for 2008 Nissan Xterra SE 4.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Oil Pressure Switch
  • Combination Meter
  • Engine Control Module
  • Oil Pan
  • IPDM E/R
  • Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Nissan Xterra OFF-ROAD 4.0 V6 GASInstrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Nissan Xterra OFF-ROAD 4.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • BCM
  • Fuse Block
  • Transfer Control Unit
  • Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit
  • NATS Antenna Amplifier
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Nissan Xterra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Nissan Xterra OFF-ROAD 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Nissan Xterra OFF-ROAD 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Combination Switch
  • Ignition Switch
  • Taillamp Relay
  • Body Control Module
  • 2008 Nissan Xterra SE 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Nissan Xterra SE 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Combination Switch
  • High Beam
  • Ignition Switch
  • Ignition Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Nissan Xterra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS
    Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Xterra OFF-ROAD 4.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: CAM BOLTS FOR FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
    Vehicle: 2008 Nissan Xterra OFF-ROAD 4.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra 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 Xterra 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 Xterra 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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