Important! Tighten the shock absorber mounting only when the vehicles is on the ground.
On rear axle
73.02 lbf⋅ft73.02 lbf⋅ft99 N⋅m
expand_moreRear axle wheel suspension
expand_moreLower front transverse control arm
Inside
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
Important! Do not tighten the transverse control arm screws until the vehicle is on the ground.
Outside
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Lower rear transverse control arm
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Important! Only tighten the axle strut screws when the vehicle is standing on the ground.
Rear axle stabilizer support at the axle control arm
42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m
Rear axle stabilizer support at the stabilizer
42.78 lbf⋅ft42.78 lbf⋅ft58 N⋅m
Track control arm upper
70.07 lbf⋅ft70.07 lbf⋅ft95 N⋅m
Important! Only tighten the wishbone nuts when the vehicle is on the ground.
Wheel hub wheel bearing
77.44 lbf⋅ft77.44 lbf⋅ft105 N⋅m
expand_moreWheels and tires
expand_moreTire pressure sensors
Union nuts
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Wheel attachment
99.57 lbf⋅ft99.57 lbf⋅ft135 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Jeep Compass user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Jeep warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Jeep Compass service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2008 Jeep Compass you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.