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2008 Mercury Mountaineer CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Mercury REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Rotor Replace -> E-Series -> Edge & MKX -> Escape & Mariner -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac -> F-150 & Mark LT -> F-250/350 w/2WD -> F-250/350 w/4WD & F-450/550 -> F-Super Duty & Motorhome -> Freestar & Monterey -> Front -> Installation -> Motorhome -> Ranger -> Rear -> Removal
Vehicle: 2008 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 V6 GAS

Edge & MKX

  • Remove disc brake caliper and anchor plate as outlined in .
  • Remove rotor
  • Reverse Procedure to install. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification.

Escape & Mariner

  • Remove disc brake caliper and anchor plate as outlined in "."
  • Remove rotor
  • Reverse Procedure to install. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification.

E-Series

Front

Refer to Figs. through and remove components in sequence listed.

Rear
Removal
  • Remove disc brake caliper, refer to .
  • Remove axle shafts.
  • Lift lock washer tab from slot in outer lock nut, Figs. through .
  • Remove outer lock nut using Front Wheel Bearing Spanner too...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4.0 V6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support the vehicle.
  • Index-mark front driveshaft to front axle flange and at transfer case flange.
  • Remove and discard bolts and U-joint retainers.
  • Remove and discard flange bolts.
  • Compress and separate front driveshaft from front axle, then separate driveshaft from transfer case. Wrap electrical tape around the bearing cups to prevent them from falling off the U-joint spider.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Tighten transfer case flange bolts in a cross pattern.
    • Torque flange bolts to 22 ft. lbs.
    • Torque U-joint retainer bolts to 26 ft. lbs.

Rear

One P...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4.0 V6 GAS

Refer to Fig. , for wirin...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and position accessory drive belt aside.
  • Position alternator B+ protective cover aside, remove B+ terminal nut and positi...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2008-09 Mountaineer -> Relearn -> Reset -> TPMS Sensor Activation -> TPMS Sensor Training
Vehicle: 2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4.0 V6 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 la...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4.0 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from coolant pump.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from coolant pump and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise, using a suitable...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Mercury Mountaineer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4.0 V6 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Washer Fluid Level Switch
  • Right Front Wheel Speed Sensor
  • A/C Clutch Solenoid
  • Left Headlamp
  • Generator
  • Steering Wheel Diagram for 2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4.6 V8 GASSteering Wheel Diagram for 2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4.6 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Horn Switch
  • Audio/Climate Control Switch
  • Airbag Sliding Contact
  • Steering Wheel Speed Control Switch
  • Splice S240
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Mercury Mountaineer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Mercury Mountaineer  4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery Junction Box
  • Smart Junction Box
  • Left Front Pressure Sensor
  • Right Front Pressure Sensor
  • Spare Tire Pressure Sensor
  • 2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Exterior Rear View Mirror Switch
  • Battery Junction Box
  • Driver Exterior Rear View Mirror
  • Passenger Exterior Rear View Mirror
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Mercury Mountaineer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: COLD START FEAD HOOT - WHISTLE NOISE
    Vehicle: 2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier 4.6 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
  • Document: SYNC SOFTWARE UPDATE - VARIOUS ISSUES
    Vehicle: 2008 Mercury Mountaineer 4.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Mercury Mountaineer AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Mercury Mountaineer 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 2008 Mercury Mountaineer 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 2008 Mercury Mountaineer 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 2008 Mercury Mountaineer 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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