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1997 Jeep Cherokee CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Jeep REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 L6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Cherokee, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Front -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 L6 GAS
Removal
Front
- Remove and discard 2/3 of brake fluid from largest master cylinder reservoir.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheel.
- Press caliper piston to bottom of bore using suitable screwdriver or c-clamp.
- Disconnect brake hose at caliper and cap hose.
- On 1997-98 models, remove caliper mounting pins.
- On 1999 models, remove caliper spring support by prying spring out of caliper.
- On all models, remove caliper slide pin bushing caps and slide pins.
- Lift caliper up and out of anchor plate and off rotor.
Rear
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and caliper mounting bolt...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> 1993-06 Grand Cherokee & 1993 Grand Wagoneer, 1988-01 Cherokee, Comanche, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer, Wrangler -> Models Less Fuel Pressure Test Port -> Models w/Fuel Pressure Test Port
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Cherokee SE 4.0 L6 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 been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Cherokee SE 2.5 L4 GAS
Front
- Hoist and support vehicle on safety stands.
- Scribe alignment marks on yokes at transfer case. Place marks at pinion shaft and at each end of propeller shaft. These marks will be used for installation reference.
- Remove universal joint strap bolts at pinion shaft yoke.
- Disconnect propeller shaft at transfer case and remove propeller shaft.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque universal joint strap/clamp bolts at axle yoke to 14 ft. lbs.
- Torque flange to transfer case bolts to 20 ft. lbs.
Rear
- Shif...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lower, then the upper starter mounting bolts. Support starter motor, do not allow to hang freely from wire harness.
- Disconnect battery ca...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> Jeep
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport 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 Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Cherokee SE 2.5 L4 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 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport 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 Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Rear Of I/P Diagram for 1997 Jeep Cherokee SE 4.0 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine & Battery Tray Diagram for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Jeep Cherokee SE 2.5 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Jeep Cherokee SE 2.5 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Jeep Cherokee cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Jeep Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Jeep 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 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 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 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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