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1997 Dodge B2500 VAN CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
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- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge B2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Water Pump, Replace -> 2.4L Engine -> 2.5L Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> 3.3L & 3.8L Engines -> 3.9L & 5.2L Engines -> 4.0L Engine -> 5.2L Engine -> Cherokee & Wrangler -> Dakota -> Diesel Engine -> Full Size Pickups & Vans -> Gasoline Engines -> Grand Cherokee -> Minivans
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B2500 VAN Sportsman 5.2 V8 GAS
Cherokee & Wrangler
- Drain cooling system, then disconnect hoses from pump.
- Remove drive belts.
- Remove power steering pump bracket from water pump boss.
- Remove fan assembly and if equipped, the radiator fan shroud.
- Remove water pump retaining bolts, then the water pump and gasket.
- Reverse procedure to install. Torque retaining bolts to 13-25 ft. lbs.
Dakota
2.5L Engine
Refer to "Cherokee & Wrangler" when replacing the water pump.
3.9L & 5.2L Engines
- Drain cooling system.
- Unclip throttle cable on f...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge B2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Full Size Vans -> Rotor Replacement
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B2500 VAN Sportsman 5.9 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel.
- Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service." It is not necessary to disconnect brake line from caliper, but caliper must be supported at all times to prevent brake line damage.
- On 1998-99 models, remove caliper adapter from steering knuckle.
- On all models, remove grease cap, cotter pin, nut lock, hub nut, thrust washer and outer wheel bearing, then lift rotor off spindle.
- Reverse p...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge B2500 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 B2500 VAN 3.9 V6 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 B2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B2500 VAN Sportsman 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 B2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B2500 VAN 3.9 V6 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 B2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Air Bag Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B2500 VAN 5.9 V8 GAS
The air bag indicator lamp lights for 6-8 seconds each time the ignition is turned On. The lamp indicates a system self-test is being performed by the air bag co...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge B2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B2500 VAN Sportsman 5.2 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge B2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B2500 VAN Sportsman 5.9 V8 GAS
- Attach a wrench to pulley mounting bolt of automatic tensioner. Threads on this bolt are lefthand.
- Release tension from belt by rotating tensioner counterclockwise. When all belt tension has been released remove belt from tensioner first, then oth...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Dodge B2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Dodge B2500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Dodge B2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Dodge B2500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Dodge B2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Dodge B2500 VAN cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B2500 VAN 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE - ATF+4 (TYPE 9602) - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Dodge B2500 VAN 3.9 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Dodge B2500 VAN AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Dodge B2500 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 B2500 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 B2500 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 B2500 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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