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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> Decreasing Brake Pedal Travel -> Dragging Brakes -> Hard Brake Pedal
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T 5.7 V8 GAS

Decreasing Brake Pedal Travel

If a decreasing brake pedal is encountered, the power brake unit may be binding internally. To test the power brake unit for this condition proceed as follows:

  • Place transmission shift lever into Neutral and start engine.
  • Increase engine speed to approximately 1500 RPM, close throttle and completely depress brake pedal.
  • Slowly release brake pedal and stop engine.
  • Remove vacuum check valve and hose from power brake unit. Observe for backward movement of brake pedal.
  • If brake pedal moves backward, power brake unit has internal binding. Replace power brake u...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle on hoist.
  • Mark transmission and axle flanges and rubber couplers for installation alignment.
  • Remove crossmember, rear exhaust system and heat shield.
  • Remove propeller shaft front and rear coupler-to-flange bolts.
  • Remove center bearing mounting bolts.
  • Remove propeller shaft with aid of helper. Never allow propeller shaft to hang from center bearing, or while only connected to transmission or rear axle flanges.
  • Remove three couple...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> TPMS Module
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T 5.7 V8 GAS

Tire Pressure Sensor

The cap used on this valve stem contains an O-ring seal to prevent contamination and moisture from entering the valve stem. Retain this valve stem cap for reuse. Do not substitute a regular valve stem cap in its place.

The valve stem used on this vehicle is made of aluminum and the core is nickel plated brass. The original valve stem core must be reinstalled and not substituted with a valve stem core made of a different material. This is required to prevent corrosion in the valve stem caused by the different metals.

Removal
  • Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
  • Raise...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect and isolate battery ground cable at battery.
  • Remove heat shield nuts and position heat shield aside.
  • Remove belly pan, if equipped.
  • Remove front mount through bolt from transmission bracket and mount.
  • Remove rear bolts from transmission crossmember.
  • Remove front bolts from transmission crossmember.
  • Remove transmission crossmember.
  • Remove heat shield bolts and remove heat shield.
  • Remove oxygen sensor and position aside.
  • Remove bolt from transmission bracket.
  • Remove bolts and transmission bracket from transmission housing.
  • Remove battery cable nut, ignition wire and battery cable...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Chrysler LLC -> 2005-09 300, Magnum, 2006-09 Charger & 2008-09 Challenger
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T 5.7 V8 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12,000 miles.

  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the passenger side air inlet grille from the cowl panel, Fig. .
  • Open the cabin air filter door.
  • Remove the cabin air filter from the filter housing...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Cars -> Check Engine Oil Level -> 2008-09 Challenger
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T 5.7 V8 GAS

The light should turn On for 2 seconds when ignition switch is turned to On position. If the light turns On while driving, stop the vehicle and s...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 6.1 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to heater core inlet tube.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to heater hose supply tube.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Challenger SE 3.5 V6 GAS

Do not let tensioner arm snap back to freearm position, severe damage may occur to tensioner. Belt tension is not adjustable. Belt adjustment is maintained by an automatic belt tensioner.

  • Disconnect batter...

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES

OEM TSB listings for most 2009 Dodge Challenger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

Document: Pre Delivery - Front Brake Rotor Corrosion Inspection & Procedure
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 6.1 V8 GAS

Auto Systems:
  • Brakes, Power Brakes, Traction Control
  • Document: Hard To Fill Or Fuel Nozzle Shuts Off Repeatedly
    Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 6.1 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 Dodge Challenger AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 Dodge Challenger 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 2009 Dodge Challenger 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 2009 Dodge Challenger 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 2009 Dodge Challenger 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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