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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Dodge Caliber AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Caliber, Avenger & Sebring Sedan -> Brake Pad Service -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Caliber SRT-4 2.4 L4 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Retract caliper piston in bore by grasping rear of caliper and pulling outward working with guide pins. Never push on piston directly.
  • Remove two brake caliper guide pin bolts. When removing caliper guide pin bolts, note that upper bolt has a special sleeve on end. It important that this bolt be installed in the upper mounting hole when caliper is installed.
  • Remove brake caliper and position aside. Do not overextend brake hose...

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Caliber SXT 2.0 L4 GAS

Front

Halfshaft inner and outer boots are not serviceable separately. Boot replacement requires entire shaft assembly replacement.

Lefthand halfshaft is shorter than right. Identify and tag halfshafts upon removal to ensure proper installation.

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove cotter pin, nut lock, spring washer, and hub nut from end of outer C/V joint stub axle.
  • Disconnect front wheel speed sensor and secure harness aside.
  • Remove nut and bolt retaining ball joint stud into steering knuckle.
  • Separate ball joint stud from steering knuckle by prying...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Dodge Caliber AUTOMOBILES

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Caliber R/T 2.4 L4 GAS

Refer to F...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Dodge Caliber AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Caliber SXT 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove right front wheel.
  • Remove underbody air dam.
  • Remove accessory drive splash shield.
  • Remove accessory drive idler pulley.
  • Loosen lower mounting bolt.
  • Loosen A/C compressor and relocate, pull down and to outboard side of vehicle to make room to remove alternator.
  • Unplug field circuit from alternator.
  • Remove B+ ...

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Chrysler LLC -> 2007-09 Caliber
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Caliber R/T 2.4 L4 GAS

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

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • Disengage the glove compartment bin dampener from the bin.
  • Push inward on the sides of the glove compartment bin to release the stops, then lower the glove compartment.
  • Release the glove compartment hinge pins from the hinge retainers, then remove the glove compartment, Fig. .
  • Release the two tabs retaining the cabin air filter cover to the A/C-heater housing, then remove the cover, Fig. .
  • Remove the cabin air filter element from the A/C-heater ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Dodge Caliber AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Cars -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp -> 2007-09 Caliber
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Caliber SRT-4 2.4 L4 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. The lamp may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspection. If the lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When the lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then start the engine again. If the lamp still remains lit, the anti-lock brake system should be serviced. The brake system will ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Dodge Caliber AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Caliber R/T 2.4 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to radiator.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to water pump inlet tube.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Dodge Caliber AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Caliber SRT-4 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise until accessory drive belt...

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 Dodge Caliber AUTOMOBILES

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

Document: Pre Delivery - Front Brake Rotor Corrosion Inspection & Procedure
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Caliber R/T 2.4 L4 GAS

Auto Systems:
  • Brakes, Power Brakes, Traction Control
  • Document: Poor Handling and/or Strut Leaking and/or Rides Rough
    Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Caliber R/T 2.4 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 Dodge Caliber AUTOMOBILES

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