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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Acura MDX AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2009 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GAS

Front

  • Loosen wheel nuts slightly.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Lift up locking tab on spindle nut then remove nut.
  • If left driveshaft is removed, drain transmission fluid, using a suitable container. It is not required to drain transmission fluid when right driveshaft is removed.
  • Remove stabilizer link from dampner.
  • Remove lock pin from lower arm ball joint castle nut and remove nut. Avoid damaging ball joint and install ball joint thread protector onto threads of ball joint. Do not damage ba...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Acura MDX AUTOMOBILES

Description
Vehicle: 2009 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GAS

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) alerts the driver when a large change in the pressure of one tire exists. The system detects a tire pressure condition while the vehicle is in motion, once a tire pressure condition is detected, the system alerts the driver whenever ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Acura MDX AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GAS

  • Remove battery ground terminal from battery.
  • Remove engine cover.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove A/C suction line from brackets.
  • Remove coolant reservoir, then remove power steering fluid reservoir from bracket.
  • Remove harness bracket, then disconnect A/C compressor clutch connector.
  • Disconnect alternator connector and black wire from alternator.
  • Remove mountin...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Acura MDX AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Acura -> 2007-09 MDX
Vehicle: 2009 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GAS

The cabin air filter should be replaced at Maintenance Minder Indicator Symbol 2. If the vehicle is operated primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot and diesel powered vehicles, replace the filter every 15,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

  • On models equipped with radio anti-theft feature, prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable make sure you have the radio anti-theft code.
  • On all models, disconnect and isolate the battery ground cable. After disconnecting the battery ground cable wait at least 3 minutes to al...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Acura MDX AUTOMOBILES

Acura -> Automatic Transmission D, D4 Or D5 Indicator Lamp -> 2007-09 MDX
Vehicle: 2009 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GAS

When the PCM detects an abnormal automatic transmission input or output signal the D lamp will usually blink and or the MIL will be illuminated. After completing diagnosis and repairs, reset the D and or MIL as follows:

  • With ig...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Acura MDX AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect negative battery cable.
  • Remove battery and battery base.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Remove front grille cover, then remove front grille.
  • Disconnect fan motor connectors, harness clamp, engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor two subharness connector and coolant reservoir hose.
  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove upper radiator hose.
  • Unclamp hose clamps and remove ATF cooler hoses, then plug line and hoses.
  • Remove ATF cooler pipe mount bolts, then remove ATF cooler pipe.
  • Remove lower radiator hose and disconnect ECT sensor two connector and loosen two bol...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Acura MDX AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suit...

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 Acura MDX AUTOMOBILES

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

Document: Outside Door Handle Binds or Sticks
Vehicle: 2009 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GAS

Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
  • Document: Thudding or Drumming Noise From the Rear Suspension When Driving Over Rough Roads
    Vehicle: 2009 Acura MDX 3.7 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 Acura MDX AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 Acura MDX 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 Acura MDX 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 Acura MDX 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 Acura MDX 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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