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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 3.5 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X Limited 3.5 V6 GAS

Front

  • With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
  • Remove front tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove and discard front wheel hub nut. Apply brake to keep halfshaft from rotating.
  • Remove ball joint nut and separate lower control arm from knuckle.
  • Separate halfshaft from wheel hub, using front wheel hub remover tool No. 205-D070 or equivalent.
  • For right front halfshaft, proceed as follows:
    • Remove bolt from brake tube bracket.
    • Remove lower scrivets from rubber shield and position shield aside.
  • For all halfshafts, pull knuckle outboard and rotate it toward rear of vehicle. Support knuc...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Description
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 3.5 V6 GAS

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) has the ability to monitor the air pressure of all four road wheels. The tire-mounted pressure sensors transmit signals to the Smart Junction Block (SJB). The TPMS is functionally integrated within the SJB. The TPMS sensor transmits a radio signal approximately every 60 seconds to the SJB when the vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph. The SJB compares each tire pressure sensor transmis...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove accessory drive belt from alternator.
  • Remove mounting nut, then position engine control sensor wiring and hose bracket aside.
  • Loosen alternator pulley nut and remove inboard upper alternator mounting bolt.
  • Loosen outboard upper alternator bolt.
  • Disconnect electrical harness connector...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Ford Motor Co. Cars -> Anti-Lock Brake Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Taurus X SEL 3.5 V6 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. It may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspect. 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...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove cooling fan motor and shroud.
  • Remove front bumper cover.
  • Disconnect upper radiator hose and lower degas bottle hose from radiator.
  • Disconnect lower radiator hose from radiator.
  • Lift tabs and remove radiator support brackets and positio...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL 3.5 V6 GAS

Under no circumstances should accessory drive belt, tensioner or pulleys be lubricated as potential damage to belt material and tensioner damping mechanism will occur. Do not apply any fluids or belt dressing to accessory drive belt or pulleys.

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Seat Diagram for 2008 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 3.5 V6 GASSeat Diagram for 2008 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 3.5 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Left Rear Seat Cushion Heater
  • Right Rear Seat Cushion Heater
  • Right Rear Seat Back Heater
  • Left Rear Seat Back Heater
  • Connector C3133
  • Fuel Components Diagram for 2008 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 3.5 V6 GASFuel Components Diagram for 2008 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 3.5 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump Module
  • Fuel Level Sender
  • Fuel Level Sender Electrical Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Subwoofer Amplifier
  • Smart Junction Box
  • Audio Control Module
  • 2008 Ford Taurus X Limited 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Ford Taurus X Limited 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Switch
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Battery Junction Box
  • Smart Junction Box
  • Floor Shifter
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Ford Taurus X cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: BUZZ / HOOT / HUM / WHINE NOISE FROM FRONT HEATER / EVAPORATOR
    Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X Limited 3.5 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: FRONT STRUT NOISE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2008 Ford Taurus X Limited 3.5 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Steering, Suspension
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford Taurus X AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Ford Taurus X 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 Ford Taurus X 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 Ford Taurus X 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 Ford Taurus X 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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