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2008 Saturn Astra CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Saturn REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
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- Serpentine Belt Service
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saturn Astra AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn Astra XE 1.8 L4 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove axle shaft spindle nut.
- Remove outer tie rod from steering knuckle.
- Press axle shaft out of the wheel hub.
- Remove lower engine compartment cover, if equipped.
- Remove the axle shaft from transmission and knock off the intermediate shaft. Place a drip pan benea...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saturn Astra AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Conditions For Setting DTC -> Description -> Diagnostic Aids -> Diagnostic Check -> Diagnostic System Check -> Diagnostic Tests -> DTC C0558 Tire Pressure Sensor IDs Not Learned -> DTC C0785, C0786, C0787 Or C0788 Low Tire Pressure Sensor Malfunction Or Low Tire Pressure Sensor Battery Low -> DTC Identification -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Low Tire Pressure Indicator Always On -> Low Tire Pressure Indicator Inoperative -> Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn Astra XR 1.8 L4 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Tests
Diagnostic System Check
- Before performing diagnostic procedures, proceed as follows:
- Ensure that the battery is fully charged and the cable connections are clean and tight.
- Check fuse panel for blown fuses.
- Ensure ground connections are clean and tight.
- Inspect system component for wear and damage.
- Ensure system electrical connector connections are clean and tight.
- Inspect for aftermarket devices that could effect TPMS operati...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saturn Astra AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn Astra XR 1.8 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lower radiator air deflector.
- Disconnect starter electrical connectors.
- Remove torque converter inspection cover.
- Remove start...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saturn Astra AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2008-09 Astra
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn Astra XR 1.8 L4 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 25,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the glove compartment.
- Remove four screws attaching the glove compartment to the instrument panel, Fig. .
- Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the glove compartment.
- Remove the passenger side instrument panel padding lower inner panel retaining bolts, then the panel, Fig. .
- Remove the passenger side footwell air duct.
- Remove the body rivet, Fig. .
- Remove the cabin air filter access cover retaining screws, then the cover, Fig. ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saturn Astra AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Service Telltale Lamp -> Saturn
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn Astra XR 1.8 L4 GAS
The service telltale lamp is used for non-emissions related failures which without being serviced could lead to component damage to other sub systems. As a bulb check, the lamp will light for 2-3 seconds and then turn off. If the lamp remains lit, the system has detected a fault condit...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saturn Astra AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn Astra XR 1.8 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
- Remove hose from engine.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saturn Astra AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn Astra XR 1.8 L4 GAS
- Raise vehicle by its full height.
- Remove lower engine cover and right engine splash shield.
- Apply tension to drive belt t...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Saturn Astra AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Saturn Astra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Center Console Diagram for 2008 Saturn Astra XE 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Door Diagram for 2008 Saturn Astra XE 1.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Saturn Astra AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Saturn Astra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Saturn Astra XE 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Saturn Astra XE 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Saturn Astra AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Saturn Astra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program Vehicle: 2008 Saturn Astra XR 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Saturn Astra AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Saturn Astra 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 Saturn Astra 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 Saturn Astra 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 Saturn Astra 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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