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

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Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 1998 -> 1999-2001 -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Cherokee -> Dakota & Durango -> Full Size Pickup -> Full Size Van -> Grand Cherokee -> Hydraulic Booster -> Inline Mount -> Installation -> PT Cruiser -> Removal -> Replacement -> Transverse Mount -> Vacuum Booster -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 4.0 L6 GAS

The only serviceable power brake booster components are the vacuum hose and the check valve. The power brake booster must be serviced as an assembly. If diagnosis indicates a power brake booster fault condition, the unit must be replaced as an assembly.

Replacement

Full Size Pickup
Vacuum Booster
  • With engine stopped, pump brake pedal four or five times to deplete power booster vacuum.
  • On 1997 models, proceed as follows:
    • Disconnect harness wires from differential switch on combination valve and from RWAL valve.
    • Disconnect brake line from combination valve to front brakes, or AB...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0 L6 GAS

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 4.0 L6 GAS

If the axle shaft and hub bearing are being removed in order to service another component, the axle shaft and hub bearing can be removed as an assembly.

  • Raise and support the vehicle.
  • Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove the brake caliper and rotor.
  • Remove ABS wheel speed sensor, if necessary.
  • Remove the cotter pin, nut retainer, and axle hub nut, if necessary.
  • Remove the hub to knuckle bolts.
  • Remove the hub from the steering knuckle and axle shaft, ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 L6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • On models equipped with air conditioning, remove air conditioning drive belt.
  • Remove bolts retaining air conditioning compressor mounting bracket.
  • Without disconnecting air conditioning refrigerant lines, position air conditioning compressor to allow alternator removal.
  • On all models, remove alternator drive belt.
  • Remove alternato...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 5.2 V8 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

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 L6 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 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+.

Engine Splices Diagram for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 4.0 L6 GASEngine Splices Diagram for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 4.0 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Splice S-132
  • Splice S-133
  • Splice S-134
  • Splice S-135
  • Splice S-127
  • Hood Connectors Diagram for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 4.0 L6 GASHood Connectors Diagram for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 4.0 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Underhood Lamp
  • Connector C-417
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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 Orvis 4.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 4.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Memory Seat Module
  • Driver Lumbar Switch
  • 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSI 4.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSI 4.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Headlamp Switch
  • Body Control Module
  • Headlamp Dimmer Switch
  • Daytime Running Lamp Module
  • Automatic Headlamp Relay
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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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