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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Chrysler Town & Country
- 1997 Chrysler Town & Country LX 3.3 V6 GAS, CID:201, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:201, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
- 1997 Chrysler Town & Country LX 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:230, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:230, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
- 1997 Chrysler Town & Country LXI 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:230, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:230, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
- 1997 Chrysler Town & Country SX 3.3 V6 GAS, CID:201, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:201, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
- 1997 Chrysler Town & Country SX 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:230, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:230, Engine VIN:, Desg:L
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chrysler Town & Country AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chrysler Town & Country cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Adjustments -> Adjustment -> Except FWD Models -> FWD Models -> Parking Brake -> Self-Adjusting Brakes -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 1997 Chrysler Town & Country SX 3.3 V6 GAS
Service Brake
Except FWD Models
Self-Adjusting Brakes
These brakes have self-adjusting shoe mechanisms that ensure correct lining to drum clearances at all times. The automatic adjusters operate only when the brakes are applied as the car is moving rearward.
Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment is necessary when the brake shoes have been relined, replaced or when the length of the star wheel adjuster has been changed during some other service operation.
Frequent usage of an automatic transmission forward range to halt reverse vehicle motion may prevent the automa...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chrysler Town & Country AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chrysler Town & Country cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Combination Valve Test -> Fixed Proportioning Valve Test -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve Test -> Master Cylinder/Power Booster Test -> Power Booster Check Valve Test -> Power Booster Vacuum Test -> Pressure Differential Switch -> PT Cruiser
Vehicle: 1997 Chrysler Town & Country SX 3.3 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder/Power Booster Test
- Start engine and inspect booster vacuum hose connections for leaks.
- Stop engine and shift transmission into neutral.
- Pump brake pedal until all vacuum reserve in booster is depleted.
- Press and hold brake pedal under light foot pressure. Pedal should hold firm. If it falls away master cylinder is faulty.
- Start engine and note pedal action. Pedal should fall away slightly under light foot pressure, then hold firm.
- If no pedal action is felt, the power booster, vacuum supply or vacuum check valve are faulty. Proceed to "Power Booster Vacuum Test."
- If p...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chrysler Town & Country AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chrysler Town & Country cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Brake Pad Service -> Front -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Chrysler Town & Country SX 3.3 V6 GAS
Front
Removal
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front wheel and tire assemblies.
- Remove two caliper-to-knuckle attaching bolts, then remove caliper by sliding away from adapter and lifting off rotor, Fig. . Support caliper firmly to prevent weight of caliper from damaging flexible hose.
- Remove outboard pad by prying pad retaining clip over raised area of caliper, then sliding pad down and off of caliper.
- Pull inboard pad away from caliper piston, until springs release from piston.
Installation
- Check piston seal for leaks and for ruptures in piston dust boot. Replace all seals, boots o...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chrysler Town & Country AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chrysler Town & Country cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Precautions -> General Service Precautions
Vehicle: 1997 Chrysler Town & Country LX 3.8 V6 GAS
General Service Precautions
Certain components of the anti-lock brake system are not intended to be serviced individually. Attempting to remove or disconnect components of this type may result in personal injury and/or improper system operation. Only the components with removal and installation procedures should be serviced.
Observe the following general precautions when servicing the anti-lock b...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chrysler Town & Country AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chrysler Town & Country cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Adjustments -> Adjustment -> Except FWD Models -> FWD Models -> Parking Brake -> Self-Adjusting Brakes -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 1997 Chrysler Town & Country SX 3.8 V6 GAS
Service Brake
Except FWD Models
Self-Adjusting Brakes
These brakes have self-adjusting shoe mechanisms that ensure correct lining to drum clearances at all times. The automatic adjusters operate only when the brakes are applied as the car is moving rearward.
Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment is necessary when the brake shoes have been relined, replaced or when the length of the star wheel adjuster has been changed during some other service operation.
Frequent usage of an automatic transmission forward range to halt reverse vehicle motion may prevent the automa...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chrysler Town & Country AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Chrysler Town & Country cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 1998 -> 1999-2001 -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Cherokee -> Dakota & Durango -> Full Size Pickup -> Full Size Van -> Grand Cherokee -> Hydraulic Booster -> Inline Mount -> Installation -> PT Cruiser -> Removal -> Replacement -> Transverse Mount -> Vacuum Booster -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 1997 Chrysler Town & Country LXI 3.8 V6 GAS
The only serviceable power brake booster components are the vacuum hose and the check valve. The power brake booster must be serviced as an assembly. If diagnosis indicates a power brake booster fault condition, the unit must be replaced as an assembly.
Replacement
Full Size Pickup
Vacuum Booster
- With engine stopped, pump brake pedal four or five times to deplete power booster vacuum.
- On 1997 models, proceed as follows:
- Disconnect harness wires from differential switch on combination valve and from RWAL valve.
- Disconnect brake line from combination valve to front brakes, or AB...
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