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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Patriot AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Chatter -> Brake Drag -> Brake Fade -> Brake Pull -> Brake Squeal Or Squeak -> Hard Pedal Or High Pedal Effort -> Low Pedal -> Pedal Falls Away -> Pedal Pulsation -> Rear Brake Grab Or Pull -> Spongy Pedal
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 2.4 L4 GAS

Pedal Falls Away

  • System leak at brake line, fitting, hose or caliper/wheel cylinder.
  • Internal leakage in master cylinder caused by worn or damaged piston cups.
  • Internal leak in ABS or RWAL system.

Low Pedal

  • Worn brake linings.
  • Worn drums or rotors.
  • Rear brakes out of adjustment.

Spongy Pedal

  • Air in hydraulic system.
  • Thin brake drums.
  • Substandard brake lines and hoses.

Hard Pedal Or High Pedal Effort

  • Linings that are water soaked, contaminated or glazed.
  • Faulty power booster or check valve.

Pedal Pulsation

  • Disc brake rotors have excessive lateral runout or thickness variation.
  • Out of round brake ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Patriot AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.0 L4 GAS

Never allow propeller shaft to hang while connected to Power Transfer Unit (PTU), rear driveline module flanges or center bearings. If propeller shaft section is hung unsupported, damage may occur to joint, boot and/or center bearing from over-angulation. This may result in vibration/balance issues. A helper may be needed.

  • Raise vehicle on hoist.
  • Mark propeller shaft and...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Patriot AUTOMOBILES

Relearn Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 2.4 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 Jeep Patriot AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner box and air tube.
  • Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
  • Disconnect electrical connector at throttle body.
  • Remove throttle body bolts and throttle body.
  • Push starter under intake manifold.
  • Tip starter nose toward cooling module.
  • Pull ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Patriot AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Chrysler LLC -> 2007-09 Compass & Patriot
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.0 L4 GAS

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

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • 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 using a twisting motion, 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 housing, Fig. .
  • Install the cabin air filter el...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Patriot AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2007-09 Patriot -> Relearn -> Reset
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.4 L4 GAS

Reset

The Low Tire Pressure indicator lamp will flash slowly and sound a single tone when tire pressure is low. If tire pressure drops lower, the indicator lamp will flash rapidly and the tone will be continuous. When the tire is inflated to the proper pressure the lamp and tone will turn Off. The vehicle may need to be driven at a speed above 15 MPH for up to 10 minutes for the TPMS to receive this information. If the lamp remains On, a problem in the low tire warning system is present and the low tire warning system must be d...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Patriot AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 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.
  • Remove ra...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Patriot AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Rotate belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension fro...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Jeep Patriot AUTOMOBILES

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

Front Seats Diagram for 2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 2.4 L4 GASFront Seats Diagram for 2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 2.4 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Heated Seat Module
  • Left Seat Cushion Heater
  • Right Seat Cushion Heater
  • Passenger Seat Track Position Sensor
  • Driver Seat Track Position Sensor
  • Body Components Diagram for 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.0 L4 GASBody Components Diagram for 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.0 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Satellite Receiver
  • Connector C1
  • Connector C2
  • Connector C313
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Jeep Patriot AUTOMOBILES

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

    2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Anti Lock Brake Module
  • Electronics
  • Activation Lamp Relay
  • 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • RH Front Door Speaker
  • Radio Amplifier
  • RH Instrument Panel Speaker
  • Liftgate Speaker
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Jeep Patriot AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: Flash: Full ESP Off Function
    Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Brakes, Power Brakes, Traction Control
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
  • Document: Poor Handling and/or Strut Leaking and/or Rides Rough
    Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 2.4 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Jeep Patriot AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Jeep Patriot 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 Jeep Patriot 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 Jeep Patriot 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 Jeep Patriot 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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