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2008 Mazda RX-8 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Mazda REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
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- Serpentine Belt Service
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 1.3 R2 GAS
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing vehicle.
Removing driveshaft with joint shaft bracket installed may cause deformation of joint shaft bracket. Remove and install driveshaft and joint shaft as a component.
- Raise and support vehicle and sup...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Component Locations
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda RX-8 Sport 1.3 R2 GAS
Refer to F...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda RX-8 Sport 1.3 R2 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove two nuts securing engine cover then pull up on cover to remove.
- Remove nut from starter cable B-terminal and disconnect wire connector from solenoid S-terminal.
- Remove bolts securing starter and pull downward on starter to remove.Visually inspect gasket on starter motor end housing to ensure it is ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mazda -> 2004-09 RX8
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda RX-8 Sport 1.3 R2 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 25,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the glove compartment.
- From right hand side of the glove compartment, pull the stay damper outward to detach from the glove compartment.
- Press the glove compartment stays inward to remove, then lower the glove compartment.
- Detach the retaining clips from the instrument panel, then remove the glove compartment.
- Remove cab...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -> 2004-09 RX-8
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 1.3 R2 GAS
The MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) alerts the driver to an OBD II emission related component or system fault. The MIL will come on in run/crank mode as a bulb check until a PIP (Profile Ignition Pickup) signal is detected. The MIL should turn off after a PIP signal is detected. The MIL remains on in the following conditions: ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda RX-8 Touring 1.3 R2 GAS
Remove and install all parts when the engine is cold, otherwise they can cause severe burns or serious injury.
- Remove the engine cover.
- Remove the battery cover.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Drain the engine coolant.
- Remove the follow...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 1.3 R2 GAS
- Loosen alternator pivot bolt.
- Loosen adjuster lock bolt.
- Loosen alternator adjustment bolt and relieve belt tension.
- Remove driv...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 1.3 R2 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Rear Body Components Diagram for 2008 Mazda RX-8 Sport 1.3 R2 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Mazda RX-8 Touring 1.3 R2 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Mazda RX-8 Sport 1.3 R2 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: SERVICE BUMPER SPECIFICATION CHANGE Vehicle: 2008 Mazda RX-8 Touring 1.3 R2 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: ENGINE CAUTION FOR NEW VEHICLE STORAGE Vehicle: 2008 Mazda RX-8 Touring 1.3 R2 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Mazda RX-8 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 Mazda RX-8 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 Mazda RX-8 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 Mazda RX-8 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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