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2009 Ford Explorer CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 GAS
Front
- Loosen front axle wheel hub retainer.
- With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
- Remove front wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove rear disc brake caliper and suspend aside using mechanics wire.
- Remove front axle wheel hub retaining nut.
- Remove tie rod end nut and separate tie rod end from knuckle.
- Remove stabilizer bar link nut.
- Remove upper ball joint nut and separate upper ball joint from knuckle.
- Remove CV shaft assembly from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque axle shaft hub nut to 184 ft. lbs.
- Torque upper ball joint nut to 51 ft. lbs.
- Torque ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Component Locations
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6 V8 GAS
Refer to F...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery.
- Rotate Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt tensioner counterclockwise and position FEAD belt aside.
- Position protective cover aside and remove and discard alternator B+ terminal nut.
- Disconnect alternator B+ terminal and two electrical connectors.
- Remove three bolts and alternator.
- Remove nut and alternator ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2006-09 Explorer -> Relearn -> Reset -> TPMS Sensor Activation -> TPMS Sensor Training
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6 V8 GAS
Reset
If the system detects low tire pressure, CHECK TIRE PRESSURE lamp will illuminate. Inflating tire(s) to recommended pressure will clear the tire message. Up to two minutes of driving above 20 mph may be required for the warning lamp to turn OFF after the tires have been filled to the recommended pressure.
Relearn
TPMS Sensor Activation
To conserve battery power, the TPMS sensors will go into a sleep mode after approximately 30 minutes of inactivity. The sensors will not transmit tire pressure information while in sleep mode. The sensors must be activated to transmit the lates...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at intake manifold and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6 V8 GAS
Always use square drive tool in hole in tensioner to move tensioner. Never pry on tensioner pulley. When releasing drive belt tensioner, never allow tensioner to snap back. Damage to tensioner or pers...
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2009 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SYNC SOFTWARE UPDATE - VARIOUS ISSUES Vehicle: 2009 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: SYNC WITH 911 ASSIST AND VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT (VHR) DEALER UPGRADE SOFTWARE Vehicle: 2009 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 Ford Explorer 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 Ford Explorer 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 Ford Explorer 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 Ford Explorer 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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