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2008 Toyota 4runner CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Toyota REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota 4runner Limited 4.7 V8 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Remove drain plug from differential housing and drain fluid into suitable container.
- Remove lefthand split pin and driveshaft castle nut and washer from front hub.
- Remove lefthand wheel sensor harness from strut assembly. Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
- Remove lefthand cotter pin and nut tie-rod end subassembly using suitable tool.
- Remove bolts and separate front suspension arm fr...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Relearn Procedures -> Registration -> System Initialization -> Tire Pressure Sensor & Transmitter -> TPMS ECU
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota 4runner Sport 4.0 V6 GAS
Registration
TPMS ECU
If replacing the TPMS ECU, prior to removal, use a suitably programmed scan tool to read the registered transmitter identification number for all wheels and note them for registration.
- Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC3 located under the LH side of the instrument panel.
- Using the scan tool, note the registered transmitter IDs that are stored in the old TPMS ECU.
- If reading the stored transmitter IDs from the old TPMS ECU is not possible, the tires will need to be removed from the wheels to read and note the tire pressure sensor transmitter IDs.
- Wi...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota 4runner Sport 4.7 V8 GAS
- Discharge fuel system pressure.
- Position vehicle on lift and ensure transaxle is in neutral position.
- Disconnect battery ground cable
- Drain engine coolant from radiator.
- Remove nuts and throttle body cover subassembly.
- Remove air cleaner hose intake clamps and disconnect MAP sensor connector, and remove bolts securing housing assembly.
- Disconnect fuel hoses at clamps. Drain fuel from line into an suitable container to catch fuel.
- Disconnect fuel vapor feed hose assembly.
- Disconnect fuel injector connectors.
- Disconnect throttle position sensor connector.
- Disconnect coolant temperature sen...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2003-09 4Runner
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota 4runner Limited 4.0 V6 GAS
On 2003 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 22,500 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter every 10,000 miles.
On 2004-09 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 36 months or 30,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Open the glove compartment door.
- Remove the screw retaining the damper rod to the righthand side of the glove compartment door, then detach the damper rod, Fig. .
- Push inward at each side of the glove compartment door to disengage the retainers, then...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota 4runner Sport 4.0 V6 GAS
This lamp lights to indicate that the engine oil level is below a specified level. The lamp will be illuminated during engine start-up. If...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota 4runner Limited 4.0 V6 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 outlet.
- Remove hose from water outlet.
- 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 a...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota 4runner Limited 4.0 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 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Communication Components Diagram for 2008 Toyota 4runner Limited 4.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
Safety Restraint Components Diagram for 2008 Toyota 4runner SR5 4.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 Toyota 4runner SR5 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
2008 Toyota 4runner Sport 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Toyota 4runner cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: TOMTOM Navigation Rebooting During Operation Vehicle: 2008 Toyota 4runner Limited 4.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Excessive Sulphur Odor Vehicle: 2008 Toyota 4runner Limited 4.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Toyota 4runner AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Toyota 4runner 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 Toyota 4runner 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 Toyota 4runner 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 Toyota 4runner 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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