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1997 Dodge Neon 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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- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Neon AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Breeze, Cirrus, Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, Neon, New Yorker, Sebring Convertible, Stratus & Vision -> Recirculation Door Actuator, Replace -> Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker & Vision
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Neon Highline 2.0 L4 GAS
Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker & Vision
- On models less center console, remove instrument panel center lower cover.
- On models with center console, remove center console as follows:
- Remove center console bezel, then the screw holding forward crossmember to floor mounting bracket.
- Remove screws holding bottom of glove compartment to rear mounting bracket.
- Remove console from vehicle.
- On all models, remove lower instrument panel assembly as follows:
- Open doors and remove both instrument panel end c...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Neon AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Controls -> 1998 Breeze, Cirrus, Sebring Convertible & Stratus -> Anti-Lock Brake System -> Description -> Less ABS Except Models w/TLEV -> Less Anti-Lock Brake System -> Neon less ABS, 1997 Breeze, Cirrus, Sebring Convertible & Stratus -> Neon, 1997 Breeze, Cirrus, Sebring Convertible, & Stratus -> Testing -> Type 1 Proportioning Valve -> Type 2 Proportioning Valves -> Type 3 Proportioning Valves -> With ABS & Non-ABS w/TLEV
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Neon Highline 2.0 L4 GAS
Type 1 Proportioning Valve
Testing
- Install suitable pressure gauges, one each on input side and output side of proportioning valve as shown in Fig. .
- Bleed brake line and pressure gauge, then gradually depress brake pedal and observe gauge readings. Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Controls Specifications" chart.
- Observe left and right output pressures.
- Pressure difference between left and right should not be greater than 57 psi.
- If gauge readings are not within specifications, replace proportioning valve.
Type 2 Proportioning Valves
Description
This system uses proportioning val...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Neon AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler/AMC/Eagle Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1995-00 Neon
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Neon Sport 2.0 L4 GAS
Refer to Fig....
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Neon AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Neon 2.0 L4 GAS
- Remove cotter pin, nut lock, and spring washer from end of outer C/V joint stub axle.
- Loosen (but do not remove) stub axle-to-hub/bearing retaining nut. Loosen hub nut while vehicle is on floor with brakes applied. front hub and driveshaft are splined together and retained by hub nut.
- Raise and support vehicle on a frame contact-type hoist.
- Remove front tire and wheel assembly from hub.
- Remove front disc brake caliper assembly to steering knuckle bolts.
- Remove disc brake caliper assembly from steering knuckle. Caliper is removed by first lifting bottom of caliper away from ste...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Neon AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Neon Highline 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Loosen alternator adjustment nut.
- Turn front wheels fully to right, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lower splash shield.
- Disconnect alternator wiring.
- Loosen alternator pivot bolt.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove bol...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Neon AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Cars -> Low Coolant Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Neon Sport 2.0 L4 GAS
The Low Coolant warning lamp should light whenever coolant level in the coolant reservoir is ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Neon AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Neon 2.0 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump inlet tube using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump inlet tube and from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Neon AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> A/C Compressor & Alternator Belt
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Neon Sport 2.0 L4 GAS
A/C Compressor & Alternator Belt
- Loosen T-Bolt locking nut and pivot bolt to remove and install Poly V belt and...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Dodge Neon AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Dodge Neon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Anti-Lock Brake Component Locations Diagram for 1997 Dodge Neon Sport 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Front Of Headliner Diagram for 1997 Dodge Neon 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Dodge Neon AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Dodge Neon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Dodge Neon 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Dodge Neon Highline 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Dodge Neon AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Dodge Neon cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Neon 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Neon 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Dodge Neon AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Dodge Neon 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 Neon 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 Neon 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 Neon 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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