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2008 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assembly -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Tacoma X-RUNNER 4.0 V6 GAS
Disassemble
This procedure describes a driveline equipped with cardan joint in tube yoke. Driveline equipped with companion/slip yoke repeat steps to remove remaining cardan joint.
- Place driveshaft on suitable workbench. Do not damage driveshaft when servicing on workbench. Ensure driveline and components are reference marked to prevent driveline imbalance.
- Tap outside of bearing cap with a drift to loosen snap ring.
- Remove snap rings from both sides of yoke using suitable tool.
- Position yoke with grease fitting pointing up, if equipped.
- Position socket with an inside diam...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Tacoma 4.0 V6 GAS
Refer to Figs. and for wir...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 4.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery cables.
- Remove nuts securing v-bank cover.
- Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
- Remove bolts securing engine under cover subassembly.
- Remove clips from lefthand radiator support frame seal.
- Remove coolant hose from coolant reservoir. Drain coolant into clean suitable container and plug end of hose.
- On models equipped with automatic transaxle,remove automatic transaxle cooler line hoses from radiator.
- On all models, remove nuts from fan pulley.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove drive belt...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Toyota -> 2006-09 Tacoma
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Tacoma X-RUNNER 4.0 V6 GAS
On 2006 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.
On 2007-09 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Open the glove compartment door.
- Slide off damper rod from glove compartment door, Fig. .
- Push inward at each side of the glove compartment door to disengage the retainers, then lower...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
Toyota -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Tacoma X-RUNNER 4.0 V6 GAS
This lamp will be illuminated when the coolant level in the radiator drops below a pre-determined point. To reset the lamp, bring the c...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 4.0 V6 GAS
- Drain engine coolant.
- Remove battery, then air cleaner inlet No. 1 and No. 2, Fig. .
- Disconnect radiator reserve tank hose, radiator hose inlet and radiator hose outlet.
- Disconnect oil cooler inlet tube No. 1 and oil coolant outlet tube No. 1.
- Remove upper radiator support.
- Disconnect fan m...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Toyota Tacoma cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Front Body Components Diagram for 2008 Toyota Tacoma X-RUNNER 4.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2008 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Toyota Tacoma cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Toyota Tacoma cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: MIL ON DTC P011B with Block Heater Installed on 2TR-FE Engine Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: MIL ON DTC P0705 Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Tacoma 2.7 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Toyota Tacoma AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma 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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