Top 10 1997 Chrysler Town & Country Questions & Answers

More than likely, like most automatic transmissions, yours does not have an oil plug. You need to drop the transmission oil pan to drain the old oil... You need to buy a transmission filter/pan gasket kit. The filter is located on the bottom of the tranny. You will see it when you remove the pan. Replace the filter, thoroughly remove any traces of old gasket material, clean the mating surfaces, and reinstall the pan with the new gasket. Torque the pan bolts to the manufacturers spec (you should be able to get this where you buy the filter/gasket kit). Refill the transmission through the dipstick (Capacity for the Voyager is 4 quarts, make sure to use ATF Plus (Type 7176) for your particular tranny, NOT Dexron, Mercon, or generic automatic transmission fluid, Chrysler transmissions do not like any other kind and tend to fail quite quickly with the wrong fluid). Fill to the full cold level. Start the engine, move the shifter through all gear ranges, and put it back in park. Leave the engine running and refill to cold full. Drive the car for 5-10 minutes and, with the engine still running and the car in park, fill to Hot full. You should be ready to go!

check cv joints as well possibly could be worn out

This sounds like the master cylinder isnt releasing pressure I would change master cylinder.

3.0L (VIN 3) Engine


Power steering pump mounting detail (3.0L engine)

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
   
2. Remove the accessory drive belt. The belt does not have to be removed from the engine.
   
3. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
   
4. Disconnect the wiring harness connector to the oxygen sensor which is accessible through the oxygen sensor wiring harness grommet in the vehicle floor pan.
   
5. Remove the catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold and remove all exhaust system hangers and isolators from the exhaust system brackets. Move exhaust system out of the way as far rearward and to the left as possible to provide access to the power steering pump.
   
6. Place a drain pan under the power steering pump. Remove the power steering fluid return line hose on the front suspension cradle. Allow the fluid to drain from the pump and hose.
   
7. Remove the accessory drive belt splash shield.
   
8. Disconnect the power steering remote reservoir supply hose from the fitting on the power steering pump. Allow fluid to drain from the hose.
   
9. Remove power steering fluid pressure line from the power steering pump and drain any excess power steering fluid.
   
10. Remove the power steering fluid return hose from the power steering pump.
    
11. Remove the rear support bracket mounted behind the power steering pump to the engine block.
    
12. Remove the 2 mounting bolts that secure the pump to the alternator/power steering pump and belt tensioner mounting bracket.
    
13. Remove the power steering pump and pulley assembly out from the vehicle. Transfer all required parts from the pump to the new replacement pump before installation.
    

To install:

1. Position the front of the power steering pump up onto the mounting bracket. Torque the 2 power steering pump-to-mounting bracket bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
   
2. Install the rear power steering pump-to-engine block support bracket. Torque the 2 support bracket mounting bolts to 40ft. lbs. (54 Nm). Install the nut to the mounting stud behind the pump and torque to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
   
3. Install the high pressure fluid line to the pump output fitting. Torque the high pressure line-to-power steering pump fitting to 275 inch lbs. (31 Nm). Be sure to inspect the pressure line O-ring for any damage before connecting the pressure line to the steering pump.
   
4. Install the low pressure power steering fluid hose to the power steering pump low pressure fitting. Be sure the hose clamps are properly reinstalled and hoses are clear of the accessory drive belts.
   
5. Install the accessory drive belt.
   
6. Install the hose on the power steering fluid return line on the front suspension cradle. Be sure the hose clamps and heat shield tubes are correctly reinstalled.
   
7. Reconnect the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold. Install the hangers and isolators onto the exhaust system brackets. torque the nuts and bolts to 250 inch lbs. (28 Nm).
   
8. Reconnect the wiring harness connectors to the oxygen sensor. Install the wiring harness grommet into the vehicle floor pan.
   
9. Install the accessory drive belt splash shield.
   
10. Remove the drain pan and lower the vehicle.
    
11. Refill the power steering pump reservoir with the correct amount of clean power steering fluid.
    
12. Reconnect the negative battery cable. Bleed the power steering system.
    
13. Run the engine and check the system for leaks and proper steering operation.
    

3.3L (VIN R) & 3.8L (VIN L) Engines


Rear support bracket mounting detail (3.3 & 3.8L engines)


Power steering pump mounting detail (3.3 & 3.8L engines)

1. Remove and isolate the negative battery cable.
   
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle. Place a drain pan under the power steering pump.
   
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector to the oxygen sensor which is accessible through the oxygen sensor wiring harness grommet in the vehicle floor pan.
   
4. Remove the catalytic converter from the exhaust manifold and remove all exhaust system hangers and isolators from the exhaust system brackets. Move exhaust system out of the way as far rearward and to the left as possible to provide access to the power steering pump.
   
5. Remove the power steering fluid return line hose on the front suspension cradle. Allow the fluid to drain from the pump and hose.
   
6. Remove the accessory drive belt splash shield.
   
7. Remove accessory drive belt.
   
8. Disconnect the power steering remote reservoir supply hose from the fitting on the power steering pump. Allow fluid to drain from the hose.
   
9. Remove power steering fluid pressure line from the power steering pump and drain any excess power steering fluid.
   
10. Remove the power steering fluid return hose from the power steering pump.
    
11. Remove the rear support bracket mounted behind the power steering pump to the engine block.
    
12. Remove the 3 mounting bolts that secure the pump to the alternator/power steering pump and belt tensioner mounting bracket.
    
13. Remove the power steering pump and pulley assembly from the vehicle. Transfer all required parts from the pump to the new replacement pump before installation.
    

To install:

1. Position the front of the power steering pump up onto the mounting bracket. Torque the 3 power steering pump-to-mounting bracket bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
   
2. Install the rear power steering pump-to-engine block support bracket. Torque the support bracket mounting bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm). Install the nut to the mounting stud behind the pump and torque to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
   
3. Install the high pressure fluid line to the pump output fitting. Torque the high pressure line-to-power steering pump fitting to 275 inch lbs. (31 Nm). Be sure to inspect the pressure line O-ring for any damage before connecting the pressure line to the steering pump.
   
4. Install the low pressure power steering fluid hose to the power steering pump low pressure fitting. Be sure the hose clamps are properly reinstalled and hoses are clear of the accessory drive belts.
   
5. Install the accessory drive belt.
   
6. Install the hose on the power steering fluid return line on the front suspension cradle. Be sure the hose clamps and heat shield tubes are correctly reinstalled.
   
7. Reconnect the exhaust pipe to the exhaust manifold. Install the hangers and isolators onto the exhaust system brackets. Torque the nuts and bolts to 250 inch lbs. (28 Nm).
   
8. Reconnect the wiring harness connectors to the oxygen sensor. Install the wiring harness grommet into the vehicle floor pan.
   
9. Install the accessory drive belt splash shield.
   
10. Remove the drain pan and lower the vehicle.
    
11. Refill the power steering pump reservoir with the correct amount of clean power steering fluid.
    
12. Reconnect the negative battery cable. Bleed the power steering system.
    
13. Run the engine and check the system for leaks and proper steering operation.
    

The fuel filter (1) is mounted next to the fuel pump module (2), on top of the fuel tank (3)


The fuel delivery system uses quick-connect fittings. The fuel filter mounts to the top of the fuel tank.

1. Properly relieve the fuel system pressure.
   
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
3. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
   
4. Place a drain pan underneath the fuel filter to catch any spilling fuel that will result from disconnecting the fuel lines.
   

It may be necessary to support the weight of the fuel tank with a block of wood and a floor jack. Once this is accomplished, loosen, but do not remove, the fuel tank strap bolts. Allow the fuel tank to lower just enough to access the fuel line fittings at the fuel pump module.



Disengage the fuel line quick-connect fittings from the fuel pump module


Be sure to place a drain pan underneath the filter line fittings to catch all fuel spillage

Locate the fuel filter in its mounting on top of the fuel tank. Detach the quick-connect fittings from the chassis fuel supply tube and fuel pump module by squeezing the quick-connect fitting retainer tabs together and pulling the fitting assembly away from the fuel line nipple. The retainer will remain on the fuel tube.


Using a 10mm socket, remove the fuel filter mounting bolt ...


... then remove the fuel filter from the top of the fuel tank

1. Remove the fuel filter mounting bolt and remove the fuel filter from the fuel tank.
   

To install:

1. Install the fuel filter on the top of the fuel tank and tighten the mounting bolt.
   
2. The fuel supply tube (to chassis fuel line), return tube (to pump module) and fuel supply (to fuel filter) tube are permanently attached to the fuel filter. The quick-connect fitting ends of the fuel supply and return tubes are of different sizes.
   
3. Apply a light coating of 30W engine oil to the nipples of the fuel filter.
   
4. Push the quick-connect fitting over the fuel line until the retainer seats and clicks into place. Be sure the retainer tabs have locked into the case of the fitting.
   
5. If necessary, raise the fuel tank and tighten the fuel tank strap bolts.
   
6. Lower the vehicle. Start the engine and check for leaks.
   

1997 Chrysler Town & Country 2WD 3.8 liter V-6 VIN "L"




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The Transmission Relay is in the Power Distribution Box. It's one of the 3 smaller identical relays underneath the row of 7 larger identical relays. It's the top one immediately below the larger relays. Between the Park Lamp(Larger Relay) & Fuel Pump (Smaller Relay).

Fuse #14 is also for the Transmission Relay.

Each speaker has an amp in most cases.

How/who said scorched right cylinder ? Does it still run? What symptoms do you have?

means the thermostat went bad from just water they need anti freeze to keep it from rusting and working properly also when you add water when its cold next time run the engine so it goes threw the block also squeeze the the upper radiator hose to get all the air out sounds like you have a air lock