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1997 Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Cherokee & Wrangler -> Heater Component Diagnosis & Testing -> 1996 -> 1997 -> Blower Is Inoperative -> Blower Is Noisy -> Blower Motor -> Blower Motor Relay -> Blower Motor Resistor -> Blower Motor Switch -> Blower Vibrates -> Cherokee -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4.0 L6 GAS
Blower Motor
Blower Is Inoperative
- Inspect blower fuse; replace if blown.
- Inspect blower ground circuit wiring and connectors; repair as necessary.
- Inspect blower motor resistor as outlined under "Blower Motor Resistor".
- Inspect blower motor relay as outlined under "Blower Motor Relay".
- Inspect blower motor switch as outlined under "Blower Motor Switch".
- Inspect heater-A/C control vacuum circuits as outlined under "Heater System Diagnosis & Testing."
Blower Vibrates
- Inspect blower motor mount...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Cherokee, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Brake Pad Service -> Front -> Installation -> Rear -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4.0 L6 GAS
Removal
Front
- Unfasten caliper as outlined under "Caliper Service." It is not necessary to disconnect brake hose from caliper. Support caliper at all times to prevent brake hose damage.
- Remove outboard brake pad from caliper by pressing one end inward to release pad lug.
- Rotate shoe upward until spring clears caliper.
- Press other end of pad inward to release other lug, then rotate upwards and out of caliper.
- Grasp ends of inboard pad and tilt outward to release springs from caliper piston.
- Clean caliper interior using clean shop cloths. Do not use compressed air, as damage to du...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Wrangler, 1997-98 Grand Cherokee & 1997-01 Cherokee
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2.5 L4 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 bee...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0 L6 GAS
Front
- With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.
- Remove skid plate if equipped to gain access to propeller shaft.
- Mark a line across axle pinion flange, propeller shaft, flange yoke and transfer case for installation reference.
- Remove U-joint strap bolts at pinion shaft yoke.
- Remove transfer case yoke bolts.
- Push rear of propeller shaft forward to clear transfer case yoke.
- Remove propeller shaft from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Align reference marks.
- Torque U-joint strap bolts t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2.5 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove two bolts that secure starter motor to engine block.
- Lower starter motor to gain access to solenoid harness connector eyelet to solenoid terminal retaining nut, then remove nut and wiring from starter.
- Remove battery cable harness connector eyelet to solenoid battery termi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> EGR System Malfunction Indicator Lamp -> 1993-94 w/California Emissions & 1995-2001
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2.5 L4 GAS
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) performs an On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) inspection of the EGR system on all California Vehicles. The diagnostic system uses the electronic EGR Transducer (EET) for the system tests.
The OBD inspection activates only during selected engine/driving conditions. When the conditions are met, the PCM energizes the EET solenoid to disable the EGR. The PCM inspects for a change in the oxygen sensor signal. If the air/fuel mixture goes lean, the PCM will attempt t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2.5 L4 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 Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Jeep Wrangler cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Front Corners Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
Transmission & Transfer Case Diagram for 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Jeep Wrangler cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4.0 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
1997 Jeep Wrangler SE 2.5 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Jeep Wrangler cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Jeep Wrangler AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler 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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