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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chrysler 300 AUTOMOBILES

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Teves Anti-Lock Braking System -> Description -> ABS -> All-Speed Traction Control -> Avenger, Caliber, Challenger & Sebring Convertible -> Charger, Magnum & 300 -> Electronic Stability Program (ESP) -> Traction Control
Vehicle: 2008 Chrysler 300 C LWB 5.7 V8 GAS

ABS

The Teves Mark 20e, 25 and 25e Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) prevents the wheels from locking up during hard braking, regardless of the surface conditions. This allows the vehicle to stop in a shorter distance and allows the driver to maintain directional control of the vehicle during heavy braking conditions.

The Teves Mark 20e, 25 and 25e system combines the Controller Anti-Lock Brake (CAB) and the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) into a one-piece assembly called the Integrated Control Unit (ICU). Refer to Figs. through for system components and locations.

Traction Control

Avenger,...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chrysler 300 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Chrysler 300 Limited 3.5 V6 GAS

Front

Halfshaft inner and outer boots are not serviceable separately. Boot replacement requires entire shaft assembly replacement.

Lefthand halfshaft is shorter than right. Identify and tag halfshafts upon removal to ensure proper installation.

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • While holding link ball joint stem from rotating, remove stabilizer link to shock clevis bracket nut.
  • Slide link ball joint stem from clevis bracket.
  • Remove clevis bracket to bottom of shock nut and pinch bolt.
  • Remove shock clevis bracket to lower control arm nut and bolt.
  • Pul...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chrysler 300 AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement -> Front -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> Tire Pressure Transponder
Vehicle: 2008 Chrysler 300 Limited 3.5 V6 GAS

Tire Pressure Sensor

The cap used on this valve stem contains an O-ring seal to prevent contamination and moisture from entering the valve stem. Retain this valve stem cap for reuse. Do not substitute a regular valve stem cap in its place.

The valve stem used on this vehicle is made of aluminum and the core is nickel plated brass. The original valve stem core must be reinstalled and not substituted with a valve stem core made of a different material. This is required to prevent corrosion in the valve stem caused by the different metals.

Removal
  • Raise and support vehicle with ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chrysler 300 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chrysler 300 Limited 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Rotate belt tensioner counterclockwise until it contacts it's stop.
  • Remove belt and slowly rotate tensioner into freearm position. Do not let tensioner arm snap back to freearm position.
  • Remove bracket mounting bolts.
  • Remove alternator upper mounting bolt.
  • Raise and suppor...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chrysler 300 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Chrysler LLC -> 2005-09 300, Magnum, 2006-09 Charger & 2008-09 Challenger
Vehicle: 2008 Chrysler 300 C SRT8 6.1 V8 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12,000 miles.

  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the passenger side air inlet grille from the cowl panel, Fig. .
  • Open the cabin air filter door.
  • Remove the cabin air filter from the filter housing...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chrysler 300 AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Cars -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Chrysler 300 Touring LWB 3.5 V6 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the Air B...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chrysler 300 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Chrysler 300 LX 2.7 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater pipe assembly.
  • Remove hose from heater pipe assembly.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse p...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Chrysler 300 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2008 Chrysler 300 Touring LWB 3.5 V6 GAS

Removal

  • Rotate belt tensioner counterclockwise until it contacts a stop.
  • Remove belt and slowly rotate tensioner into the freearm position. Do not let tensioner arm snap back to freearm position.

Installation

  • Route belt around all pulleys except idler pulley.
  • Rotate tensioner arm until it contacts a s...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Chrysler 300 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Chrysler 300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Components Diagram for 2008 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.5 V6 GASBody Components Diagram for 2008 Chrysler 300 Touring 3.5 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Cargo Lamp
  • Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
  • Rear Wiper Motor
  • Liftgate Release Switch
  • Connector C1
  • Body Diagram for 2008 Chrysler 300 C LWB 5.7 V8 GASBody Diagram for 2008 Chrysler 300 C LWB 5.7 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Sunroof Switch
  • Front Reading Lamp
  • Overhead Electronic Module
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Chrysler 300 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Chrysler 300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Chrysler 300 C 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Chrysler 300 C 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Starter Relay
  • Starter
  • Generator
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • 2008 Chrysler 300 LX 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Chrysler 300 LX 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Cluster
  • Driver Window/Door Lock Switch
  • Passenger Window/Door Lock Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Chrysler 300 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Chrysler 300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - Emissions Recall J19 California Emissions Warranty Addendum
    Vehicle: 2008 Chrysler 300 C 5.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
  • Document: Chrome Clad Wheel Adapters For Proper Balancing
    Vehicle: 2008 Chrysler 300 C 5.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Chrysler 300 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300 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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