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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Porsche Cayenne S 4.8 V8 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front wheel and underside panel.
  • Release fastening nut for drive shaft.
  • Push (press through) peg of drive shaft by approximately 3/4 to one inch into wheel hub with universal drive shaft/wheel hub extractor 87-1 or equivalent.
  • Fix top axle strut with tension jack VW 552 or equivalent. This involves tensioning axle strut slightly because top ball joint can otherwise get damaged. By doing this, tension jack is mounted into top opening of wheel house (double panel) and in axle strut.
  • Press out tie rod on wheel carrier with press-out tool T 1...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

Relearn Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Porsche Cayenne S 4.8 V8 GAS

To relearn tire pressure monitor system, select tire type and size under instrument cluste...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Porsche Cayenne 3.6 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Remove engine cover.
  • Disconnect connector from air cleaner cover and remove air cleaner cover.
  • Remove clamp and pull suction hose off throttle housing.
  • Remove breather hose.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove tensioning roller mounting bolts and tensioning roller.
  • Remove connector from alternator.
  • Remove protective cap from alternator B+ terminal.
  • Remove nut and B+ ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Porsche -> 2003-09 Cayenne
Vehicle: 2008 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4.5 V8 GAS

On 2003-06 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 40,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

On 2008-09 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 36,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

Porsche -> Check Engine Lamp -> -> DME System M 09, ME 7.2 & ME 7.8 -> DME System ME 5.2 -> Except DME System M 09, ME 5.2, ME 7.2 & ME 7.8
Vehicle: 2008 Porsche Cayenne S 4.8 V8 GAS

Except DME System M 09, ME 5.2, ME 7.2 & ME 7.8

The Check Engine lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the on position with engine not running. When the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If the lamp remains lit, a diagnostic trouble code has been stored by the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). After diagnosis and repair are complete, place ignition switch in on position without starting engine, then depress accelerator pedal fully for more than 11 seconds. ECU memory should be cleared and the Check Engine lamp should be reset.

DME System ME 5.2

The Check Engine lamp will b...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Porsche Cayenne 3.6 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition clamp at radiator and remove hose.
  • Reposition clamp at thermostat housing and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Porsche Cayenne 3.6 V6 GAS

Do not remove drive belt when engine is warm! Risk of damage or deformation! Drive belts should only be removed when they have cooled down.

  • R...

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

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

Document: WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION - CSO SURCHARGES NOT ALLOWED ON WARRANTY CLAIMS
Vehicle: 2008 Porsche Cayenne S 4.8 V8 GAS

Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: RECALL - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Vehicle: 2008 Porsche Cayenne S 4.8 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne 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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