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1997 Jeep Grand 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 Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Exercise System
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 5.2 V8 GAS
An important fact most car owners ignore is that the A/C system must be used periodically. Car manufacturers caution that when the air conditioner is not used regularly, particularly during cold months, it should be turned on for a few minutes once every two or three weeks while the engine is running. This keeps the system in good operating condition.
Checking out the system for the effects of disuse before the onset of summer is one of the most important asp...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSI 5.2 V8 GAS
These self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units are of the vacuum suspended type. They use engine intake manifold vacuum or a vacuum pump along with atmospheric pressure for their power, eliminating the need for a vacuum reservoir. A mechanically operated control valve, with integral vacuum power diaphragms, controls the degree of brake application or release depending on amount of foot pressure applied to...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1997-98 Grand Cherokee
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSI 5.2 V8 GAS
Refer to...
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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 TSI 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
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee TSI 5.2 V8 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
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> Jeep
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 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
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 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 -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2 V8 GAS
Removal
- Attach a suitable wrench to the pulley mounting bolt of the automatic tensioner.
- Rotate tensioner assembly clockwise until tension has been relieved.
- Remove belt from vehicle.
Installation
- Position drive belt over all pu...
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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 Components Diagram for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Components Diagram for 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Orvis 4.0 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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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 4.0 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4.0 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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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+.
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Document: RECALL - Mopar Value Line Catalytic Converters Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 5.2 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 5.2 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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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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