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2008 KIA Spectra CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT KIA REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Spectra LX 2.0 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Remove drain plug and drain transaxle fluid in suitable container.
- Remove driveshaft cotter pin, castle nut and washer from front hub.
- Disconnect tie rod end ball joint from steering knuckle using suitable tool.
- Remove bolts securing wheel speed sensor from steering knuckle.
- Disconnect strut upper mounting bolts.
- Tap on driveshaft front hub assembly using plastic hammer.
- Push front hub assembly outward and separate driveshaft from hub assembly.
- Insert suitable tool ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Relearn Procedures -> Tire Pressure Sensor Initiation -> TPMS Receiver
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Spectra SX 2.0 L4 GAS
Tire Pressure Sensor Initiation
- Using Kia TPMS exciter tool, or equivalent, read the four tire pressure sensor IDs starting with sensor 1 the LH front wheel.
- Read the remaining sensors in the following order:
- Sensor 2, RH front wheel.
- Sensor 3, LH rear wheel.
- Sensor 4, RH rear wheel.
- Connect the Kia exciter tool, or equivalent, to the DLC (Data Link Connector) located under the LH side of the instrument panel.
- Using the tool, register the four sensor IDs to the TPMS receiver.
- Disconnect the tool from the DLC.
- Place the ignition switch in the Off position for 15 seconds, then turn the ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Spectra SX 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove two alternator electrical connectors from back of alternator.
- Remove power steering pump hoses. Drain fluid into a clean suitable container to catch fluid from hose.
- Loosen power steering pump tension adjusting bolt.
- Loosen power steering pump mounting bolts to remove drive belt.
- Remove power steer...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Kia -> 2004-09 Spectra & Spectra5 w/2.0L Engine
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Spectra EX 2.0 L4 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 9,320 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open glove compartment to lower glove compartment down completely by re...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Kia -> Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)/Parking Brake Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Spectra LX 2.0 L4 GAS
The EBD/Parking Brake warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. The lamp will also illuminate when the parking brake is in the applied position. If the lamp EBD/Pa...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Spectra EX 2.0 L4 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
- Remove hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning -> Alternator -> Power Steering
Vehicle: 2008 KIA Spectra EX 2.0 L4 GAS
Alternator
- Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
- Loosen alternator upper locknut.
- Loosen lower mounting nut.
- Push alternator inward toward engine.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Clean and inspect belt surfaces of all pulleys.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque alternator mounting nut and bolt to 18 ft. lbs.
- Torque alternator adjustment lockbolt to 11 ft. lbs.
- Torque alternator brace mounting bolt to 17 ft. lbs.
Air ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 KIA Spectra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Door Components Diagram for 2008 KIA Spectra SX 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 KIA Spectra EX 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 KIA Spectra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 KIA Spectra EX 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 KIA Spectra LX 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 KIA Spectra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Torque Specifications on "Torque to Yield" Engine Component Bolts Vehicle: 2008 KIA Spectra SX 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Enhanced Dealer Feedback and Digital Camera Requirements to Support Kia Quality Initiatives Vehicle: 2008 KIA Spectra SX 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 KIA Spectra AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 KIA Spectra 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 KIA Spectra 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 KIA Spectra 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 KIA Spectra 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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