1997 Jeep Cherokee Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1997 Jeep Cherokee

  • 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 L6 GAS, CID:242, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:242, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
  • 1997 Jeep Cherokee Country 4.0 L6 GAS, CID:242, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:242, Engine VIN:, Desg:S
  • 1997 Jeep Cherokee SE 2.5 L4 GAS, CID:150, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:150, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
  • 1997 Jeep Cherokee SE 4.0 L6 GAS, CID:242, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:242, Engine VIN:, Desg:S

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Cherokee, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Brake Pad Service -> Front -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Cherokee Country 4.0 L6 GAS

Removal

Front
  • Unfasten caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service." It is not necessary to disconnect brake hose from caliper. Support caliper at all times to prevent brake hose damage.
  • Remove outboard brake pad from caliper by pressing one end inward to release pad lug.
  • Rotate shoe upward until spring clears caliper.
  • Press other end of pad inward to release other lug, then rotate upwards and out of caliper.
  • Grasp ends of inboard pad and tilt outward to release springs from caliper piston.
  • Clean caliper interior using clean shop cloths. Do not use compressed air, as damage to du...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Jeep -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Cherokee SE 4.0 L6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Manual -> Master Cylinder -> Pressure
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 L6 GAS

Manual

  • Remove reservoir filler caps and fill reservoir with proper brake fluid.
  • If calipers or wheel cylinders were overhauled, open all caliper and wheel cylinder bleed screws.
  • Close each bleed screw as fluid starts to drip from them.
  • Fill master cylinder reservoir once more before proceeding.
  • Attach one end of bleed hose to bleed screw and insert opposite end in glass container partially filled with brake fluid, Fig. . Ensure bleed hose is immersed in fluid.
  • Open up bleeder, then have an assistant press down brake pedal.
  • Once brake pedal is down, close bleeder. Repeat bleeding unt...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Cherokee, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Description
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Cherokee Country 4.0 L6 GAS

The disc brake is of the floating caliper, single piston design. The caliper is fixed by two mounting bolts located in the caliper support bracket, and is positioned over the rotor. It slides on two mounting pins which maintain caliper position relative to rotor and caliper anchor plate. Although...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Jeep -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Cherokee Country 4.0 L6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> 1997-2000 -> 2001 -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Park Brake Cable Tensioner -> Stop Lamp Switch
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Cherokee SE 2.5 L4 GAS

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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