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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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2008 Jeep Compass Limited, FWD, Standard
Specifications Index
2008 Jeep Compass Limited, FWD, StandardSECTION Specifications Index
COMPASS & PATRIOT SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | A/C SYSTEM | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | |||
| Front | 180 Ft. Lbs. (244 N.m) | ||
| Rear | 181 Ft. Lbs. (245 N.m) | ||
| Battery | BATTERY SYSTEM | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | |||
| With ABS | ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING | ||
| Without ABS | BASE BRAKE BLEEDING | ||
| Disc Brakes | BRAKE ROTOR | ||
| Drum Brakes | N/A | ||
| Torque | BRAKE FASTENER TORQUE | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | SPECIFICATIONS - GENERATOR | ||
| Torque | SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | N/A | ||
| Belt Routing | See Figure located under INSTALLATION-GAS ENGINE | ||
| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | FILL VOLUMES | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 110 kPa (16 psi) | ||
| Thermostat R & I | THERMOSTAT-ENGINE COOLANT | ||
| Water Pump R & I | PUMP-WATER | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 2.0L | |||
| Compression | CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE TEST | ||
| Oil pressure | 4 psi at idle, 25-80 psi at 3000 RPM | ||
| Overhaul | 2.0L - SERVICE INFORMATION | ||
| Torque | TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 2.4L | |||
| Compression | CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE TEST | ||
| Oil pressure | 4 psi at idle, 25-80 psi at 3000 RPM | ||
| Overhaul | 2.4L - SERVICE INFORMATION | ||
| Torque | TORQUE | ||
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button. | ||
| Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque | |||
| 2.0L/2.4L | 70 Ft. Lbs (95 N.m) | ||
| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification | 58 psi +/- 5 psi | ||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | *CHECKING THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM | ||
| Fuel Pressure Release | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE | ||
| Fuel Filter R & I | MODULE - FUEL PUMP | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| 2.0L/2.4L (ZFR5F-11) | |||
| Gap | 1.1 mm (0.043 in.) | ||
| Torque | 20 Ft. Lbs. (27 N.m) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | SPECIFICATIONS - STARTER MOTOR | ||
| Torque | SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | WHEEL ALIGNMENT | ||
| Torque | FRONT SUSPENSION FASTENER TORQUE REAR SUSPENSION FASTENER TORQUE |
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| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 100 Ft. Lbs. (135 N.m) | ||
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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.