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1997 Dodge Grand Caravan CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 3.8 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Adjustments -> Adjustment -> Except FWD Models -> FWD Models -> Parking Brake -> Self-Adjusting Brakes -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0 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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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager w/2000-96 2.4L, 2000-93 3.3L & 2000-94 3.8L Engines
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 2.4 L4 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 the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven whil...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 2.4 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark orientation of propeller shaft rear flange.
- Using suitable jack stand, support propeller shaft. Do not allow propeller shaft to hang unsupported.
- Remove propeller shaft rear mounting bolts and support end of propeller shaft.
- Mark orientation of propeller shaft front flange.
- Remove propeller shaft front mounting bolts and remove propel...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 3.8 V6 GAS
- Remove battery ground cable.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove alternator pivot bolt and mounting bolts and nuts.
- Remove upper alternator mounting bolt, lower mounting bolt and nut.
- Remove wiring harness hold down and battery positive terminal retaining nuts.
- Remove ground terminal and field terminal retaining...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Check Engine Lamp -> Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep & Plymouth Except Ram 50
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 2.4 L4 GAS
On models less OBD II, the Check Engine lamp should light for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition has been turned On as a bulb inspection. If improper or no signals are received by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) from various sensors and monitored systems or if the PCM enters its Limp-In mode, the PCM will light the Check Engine lamp. On Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth models, After diagnosing and servicing the vehicle, the PCM memory will be cleared after approximately 40 to 100 ignition key On-Off cycles or by using a suitable scan tool. ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan 2.4 L4 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.
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan ES 3.8 V6 GAS
- Raise vehicle and support vehicle.
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to reliev...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Floor Pan Diagram for 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
LH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL - Mopar Value Line Catalytic Converters Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 3.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan LE 3.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Dodge Grand Caravan 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 Grand Caravan 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 Grand Caravan 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 Grand Caravan 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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