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1997 Dodge 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 Caravan AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Caravan LE 3.8 V6 GAS
Passenger Cars
1990-97
- Ensure no one is inside vehicle and ignition switch is in Lock position.
- Connect battery ground cable.
- Turn ignition switch to On position from passenger side of vehicle.
- The SRS warning lamp should light for six to eight seconds, then remain off for at least 45 seconds to indicate if SRS is functioning properly.
1998-2004
- Ensure no one is inside vehicle and ignition switch is in Lock position.
- Connect battery ground or remote cable or terminal.
- Turn ignition On from a safe position be...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Rotor Replacement
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Caravan L ELECTRIC
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and caliper as outlined under "Brake Pad Service." Support caliper at all time...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Rampage, Scamp, 1984-2000 Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Caravan L ELECTRIC
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 while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.
On models equipped with fuel injected engines, r...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 GAS
Remove
- Remove cotter pin, nut lock, and spring washer from end of outer CV joint stub axle.
- Loosen (but do not remove) stub axle to hub/bearing retaining nut. Loosen hub nut while vehicle is on the floor with brakes applied. Front hub and driveshaft are splined together and retained by hub nut.
- Raise vehicle on jack stands or centered on a frame contact type hoist.
- Remove front tire and wheel assembly from hub.
- Remove front disc brake caliper assembly to steering knuckle guide pin attaching bolts.
- Remove disc brake caliper assembly from steering knuckle. Caliper is removed by f...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Caravan SE 3.0 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 t...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warni...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Caravan LE 3.8 V6 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 inlet tube.
- 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 Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Alternator & Air Conditioner Compressor -> Power Steering Pump
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Caravan SE 2.4 L4 GAS
Alternator & Air Conditioner Compressor
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove the drive belt shield.
- Position a suitable wrench on the belt tensioner lug.
- Release belt tension by rotating the tensioner clockwise, do not allow drive belt tensioner to snap back, as damage to tensioner and/or personal injury c...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Body Components Diagram for 1997 Dodge Caravan 3.3 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Roof Diagram for 1997 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Dodge Caravan 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Dodge Caravan 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Caravan 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Caravan 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Dodge 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 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 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 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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