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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.2 V8 CNG

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> 1997-2000 -> 2001 -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Park Brake Cable Tensioner -> Stop Lamp Switch
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG

Height Sensing Proportioning Valve

1997-2000
  • Raise and support vehicle, allowing rear suspension to hang free.
  • Remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.
  • Using an appropriate jack, support rear axle.
  • Disconnect track bar from rear axle, then the shock absorbers.
  • Loosen, but do not remove, both leaf spring to front spring hanger pivot bolts.
  • Loosen adjustment nut on actuator, Fig. .
  • Ensure hooked end of actuator is properly seated in clip on valve lever and clip is properly positioned on lever of valve.
  • Pull housing of valve actuator toward spring hanger until lever on valve bottoms on body of va...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> B Series Vans, Ram Van 1500-3500 & 1983-80 Voyager 1994-03 All & 1993 5.9L Gasoline Engine
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS

The following procedure is described for a propeller shaft equipped with only a cardan joint in the tube yoke. If the propeller shaft is equipped with a companion yoke, simply repeat the following steps to remove the cardan joint from the companion yoke after removing the cardan joint from the tube yoke. Individual components of cardan universal joints are not serviceable. If worn or leaking, they must be replaced as an assembly.

Disassemble

  • Remove propeller shaft.
  • Using a soft drift, tap outside of bearing cap assembly to loosen snap ring.
  • Remove snap rings from both si...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.2 V8 GAS

  • Remove battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove nut and lockwasher securing starter motor to mounting stud on manual transmission clutch housing or automatic transmission torque converter housing.
  • While supporting starter with one hand, remove upper mounting screw from starter.
  • On models equipped with automatic transmission,slide transmission cooler tube bracket forward on tubes far enough for starter motor flange to be removed from lower mounting stud.
  • On all models, move starter motor towards front of vehicle...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Electronic Throttle Control Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS

When the ignition is turned On, the lamp will light for approximately 6-12 seconds as a bulb inspection. If the lamp is illuminated with the engine running, the vehicle is usually drivable but the electronic throttle system must be diagnosed and servic...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.9 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at intake manifold.
  • Remove hose from intake manifold.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
  • Disconnect heater outlet hose from heater cor...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.2 V8 GAS

  • Attach a suitable wrench to pulley mounting bolt of automatic tensioner.
  • Rotate tensioner assembly clockwise until tension has been relieved.
  • Remove belt from vehicle.
  • Position new drive belt over all pulleys ex...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Rear Of I/P Diagram for 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.9 V8 GASRear Of I/P Diagram for 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.9 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Headlamp Switch
  • Radio
  • Blower Motor Switch
  • Power Window
  • Fuse Block
  • Roof Connectors Diagram for 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN  5.9 V8 GASRoof Connectors Diagram for 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Hand Rear Speaker
  • Left Hand Rear Speaker
  • Connector C-311
  • Connector C-312
  • Connector C-313
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Dodge B3500 VAN Sportsman 5.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Headlamp Switch
  • Radio
  • Left Front Door Ajar Switch
  • Multi-Function Switch
  • Daytime Running Lamp Module
  • 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN  5.9 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Headlamp Switch
  • Time Delay Relay
  • Left Front Door Jamb Switch
  • Power Door Lock Module
  • Left Door Courtesy Lamp
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE - ATF+4 (TYPE 9602) - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN 5.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN 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 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN 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 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN 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 1997 Dodge B3500 VAN 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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