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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2008COMPASS 4WD L4-2.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINDIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENTREAR DRIVELINE MODULEINSTALLATION
2008 Jeep Compass 4WD L4-2.4L
Installation
2008 Jeep Compass 4WD L4-2.4LSECTION Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Lift driveline module (1) with a transmission jack while installing both axles (2).
2. Connect breather hose to ECC.
3. Connect the electrical connector (1).
4. Install wire harness bracket and two mounting bolt and tighten to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.).
5. Lift driveline module into place.
6. Install the two driveline module side mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the one rear driveline module mounting bolt (1) and tighten to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
8. Install right side stay bracket and tighten to bolts (1) 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
9. Install left side stay bracket and tighten to bolts (1) to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the propeller shaft Installation.
11. Fill the rear axle with fluid.
12. Roll sway bar (2) into place if equipped.
13. Install left side sway bar nut (10 and tighten to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs) (1) if equipped.
14. Install right side sway bar nut (1) and tighten to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs) (1) if equipped.
15. Install the exhaustMuffler - Installation.
16. Install the wheels Testing and Inspection.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.