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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX 2.5 H4 GAS

Front

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Unstake hub nut using suitable tool.
  • Remove driveshaft locknut from front hub while depressing brake pedal. Remove wheel before loosening axle nut.
  • Remove stabilizer link from front arm.
  • Remove brake caliper bolts and support caliper to strut housing using mechanics wire.
  • Remove disc brake rotor. If brake rotor is difficult to remove, drive 8mm bolt into threaded end of rotor, then remove the rotor. Reference mark surface of h...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Snap In Type -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> TPMS Control Module
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX 2.5 H4 GAS

Tire Pressure Sensor

Snap In Type

When replacing the tire pressure sensor, the transmitter ID will need to be registered to the TPMS control module, Refer to "Relearn Procedures" "Transmitter ID Registration."

Removal
  • Loosen the lug nuts.
  • Raise and support vehicle with jack stands, then remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  • Release the air pressure from the tire.
  • Using a suitable tire changer, remove the tire from the wheel.
  • Remove the screw attaching the tire pressure sensor to the valve stem, Fig. .
  • Remove the valve stem.
Installation

Use a valve and screw when installing the tire ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5I 2.5 H4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove terminal nut and alternator electrical connector from back of alternator.
  • Remove retainers securing V-belt cover then remove cover.
  • Remove air intake duct clips that secure intake duct assembly to front side body.
  • Remove air intake duct and set aside.
  • Loosen alternator drive belt lock bolt.
  • Loosen alternator adjusting bolt.
  • Remo...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Subaru -> 2008-09 Impreza & 2009 Forester
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX 2.5 H4 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 7,500 miles.

  • Remove the glove compartment damper, Fig. .
  • Disengage the glove compartment stops, then remove the glove compartment, Fig. .
  • Disengage...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Subaru -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator -> 2005-09 Impreza
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5I 2.5 H4 GAS

The Anti-Lock Brake/Traction Control System 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 ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 2.5 H4 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 cylinder head.
  • Remove hose from cylinder head.
  • 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 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Impreza 2.5I 2.5 H4 GAS

  • Remove drive belt cover. Wipe off any oil or water on belt and pulley.
  • Loosen lockbolt on slider bolt.
  • Loosen slider bolt.
  • ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

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

Body Safety Restraint Components Diagram for 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 H4 GASBody Safety Restraint Components Diagram for 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 H4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Air Bag Control Module
  • Roll Connector
  • Left Seat Belt Pretensioner
  • Right Buckle Switch
  • Left Side Air Bag Sensor
    • Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 2008 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 2.5 H4 GASInstrument Panel Components Diagram for 2008 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 2.5 H4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Engine Control Module
  • Malfunction Indicator Light
  • Delivery Test Mode Connector

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

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

    2008 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Left Front Door Speaker
  • Left Rear Door Speaker
  • Right Rear Door Speaker
  • Right Front Door Speaker
  • Audio
    • 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Subaru Impreza WRX 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Wiper Deicer
  • Wiper Deicer Relay
  • Body Integrated Unit

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: RES Immobilizer Antenna Ring Clip
    Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX 2.5 H4 GAS
    Document: Front Stabilizer Bar Bushings
    Vehicle: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 H4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise

    • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Subaru Impreza AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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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