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2008 Dodge Caliber CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Caliber AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Challenger & Crossfire -> Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Caliber R/T 2.4 L4 GAS

Proportioning Valve

Challenger & Crossfire

These models are not equipped with a proportioni...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Caliber AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 2.0 L4 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.
Remove tire and wheel assembly.
Remove cotter pin, nut lock, spring washer, and hub nut from end of outer C/V joint stub axle.
Disconnect front wheel speed sensor and secure harness aside.
Remove nut and bolt retaining ball joint stud into steering knuckle.
Separate ball joint stud from steering knuckle by prying...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Caliber AUTOMOBILES

Relearn Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Caliber SE 1.8 L4 GAS

When a tire pressure sensor has been replaced, the WCM will learn and store the sensor ID when the vehicle is driven continuously above 15 mph for 10 minutes. A new sensor ID can also be programmed directly into the WCM using a suitably ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Caliber AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Caliber SE 2.0 L4 GAS

Disconnect battery ground cable.
Raise and support vehicle.
Remove right front wheel.
Remove underbody air dam.
Remove accessory drive splash shield.
Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
Remove drive belt.
Remove accessory drive idler pulley.
Loosen lower mounting bolt.
Loosen A/C compressor and relocate, pull down and to outboard side of vehicle.
Unplug field circuit ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Caliber AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Chrysler LLC -> 2007-09 Caliber
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 2.0 L4 GAS

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

Open the glove compartment.
Disengage the glove compartment bin dampener from the bin.
Push inward on the sides of the glove compartment bin to release the stops, then lower the glove compartment.
Release the glove compartment hinge pins from the hinge retainers, then remove the glove compartment, Fig. .
Release the two tabs retaining the cabin air filter cover to the A/C-heater housing, then remove the cover, Fig. .
Remove the cabin air filter element from the A/C-heater ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Caliber AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Cars -> Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light ->
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4 2.4 L4 GAS

This light will turn on briefly as a bulb check when the ignition switch is placed in the on position. This light will also turn on while the engine is run...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Caliber AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 2.0 L4 GAS

Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
Remove radiator core support.
Disconnect upper radiator hose from radiator.
Remove wiring harness bracket.
Disconnect radiator fan electrical connector.
Remove radiator fan mounting screws.
Detach radiator fan assembly from retaining clips.
Remov...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Caliber AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Caliber R/T 2.4 L4 GAS

Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise until accessory drive belt...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Dodge Caliber AUTOMOBILES

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

Seat Components Diagram for 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 1.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:

Heated Seat Module

Electrical Connector

Local Interface Network

Front End Diagram for 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4 2.4 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:

Right Front Park Lamp

Right Front Turn Lamp

Engine Compartment Wiring

Right Headlamp Lamp

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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Dodge Caliber AUTOMOBILES

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

2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Cluster

Electronics

2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Mirror Switch

Driver Outside Rear View Mirror

Passenger Outside Rear View Mirror

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Dodge Caliber AUTOMOBILES

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

Document: Poor Handling and/or Strut Leaking and/or Rides Rough
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Caliber R/T 2.4 L4 GAS

Symptoms:

Leaks

Auto Systems:

Steering, Suspension

Document: RECALL - Emissions Recall J19 California Emissions Warranty Addendum
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Caliber R/T 2.4 L4 GAS

Auto Systems:

Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses

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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Dodge Caliber AUTOMOBILES

BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Dodge Caliber 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 Dodge Caliber 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 Dodge Caliber 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 Dodge Caliber 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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