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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 4.0 L6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> Jeep -> Description
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 5.2 V8 GAS

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) prevents wheel lock-up by monitoring wheel speed and altering pressure to the wheels. This is accomplished using an anti-lock brake module, power brake hydraulic booster, electric pump, accumulator, three channel modulator and wheel speed sensors.

In the event of emergency braking, monitors will read individual wheel speed so that maximum braking effectiveness can be maintained at all times. As wheel speed...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 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 the battery has bee...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 L6 GAS

Clamp only the narrow forged portion of the yoke in the vise. Failure to heed caution may result in damage.

  • Remove axle shaft.
  • Remove bearing cap retaining snap rings. Saturate the bearing caps with penetrating oil prior to removal.
  • Place socket (receiver) with inside diameter larger than bearing cap against yoke and perimeter of bearing cap to be removed.
  • Pla...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnects battery cable and solenoid feed wire from starter solenoid.
  • Remove lower starter mounting bolt, then the exhaust brace.
  • Remove upper starter mounting nut and lock washer.
  • Remove automatic transmission oil cooler ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> Jeep
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 4.0 L6 GAS

Red and yellow indicator lamps are used to warn of system faults. The red lamp warns of such faults as low brake fluid level, parking brake On, system pressure differential and other system faults. The red indicator lamp should light for approximately two seconds during engine starting and should go off, unless parking brake is applied or a problem in the brake system exist. The red indicator lamp should reset after repairs to system have been completed and system has returned to normal o...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 4.0 L6 GAS

Do not service radiator while system is hot. Allow system to cool before removal.

  • Remove radiator cap, then drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove fan hub to water pump pulley mounting nuts. Carefully remove fan assembly from water pump pulley and position to center of fan shroud. Fan belt removal is not necessary as water pump studs will hold the pump pulley in position.
  • Remove fan shroud to upper radiator crossmember mounting nuts.
  • Remove fan assembly and shroud from vehicle as one unit.
  • On models equipped with automatic transmission,disconnect and plug automatic transmiss...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSI 4.0 L6 GAS

Belt tension is adjusted at the power steering pump or idler pulley if not equipped with power steering.

  • Loosen power steering or idler pulley rear mounting bolts.
  • Loosen power steering pump ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

License Plate Connectors Diagram for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 5.2 V8 GASLicense Plate Connectors Diagram for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 5.2 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • License Plate Lamp
  • Connector C-409
  • Connector C-410
  • RH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0 L6 GASRH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Splice S-221
  • Splice S-222
  • Splice S-223
  • Splice S-224
  • Splice S-225
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSI 5.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSI 5.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Power Antenna Relay
  • Power Antenna
  • Power Amplifier
  • 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSI 4.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSI 4.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Memory Seat Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - Mopar Value Line Catalytic Converters
    Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 5.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
  • Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV
    Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 5.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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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