Firing order for 1997 jeep cherokee straight 6 cyl.

Sorry no, manufacturers don't stamp firing order on caps. You need to get service manual to configure or google your year and engine size "firing order" - I'd do it for you but I'm answering from a phone

Plug wire order is: 153624 on six cyl 4.0 and 18436572 for v8.
#1 cylinder on 6cyl is the front one and on V8 is front on driver side.
1357 left side, 2468 right side. #1 on cap is easily found by turning the crankshaft till the timing mark aligns with 0. but that can be 180 degrees off unless rotor points away from the block (6) or towards the front of the engine (8)..

You didn't post your engine size so please choose the apprpriate diagram:





1989-98 2.5L Engine firing order: 1-3-4-2 Distributor rotation: Clockwise






2.8L Engine firing order: 1-2-3-4-5-6 Distributor rotation: Clockwise





4.0L Engine firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4 Distributor rotation: Clockwise





5.2L and 5.9L Engine firing order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Distributor rotation: Clockwise

For the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee:
I do not know if you have the 4.0L In-Line 6-Cylinder or the 5.2L V8, however I have included both below:

For the 4.0L In-Line 6-Cylinder:
Firing Order:
1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinders:
(back)
...6
...5
...4
...3
...2
...1
(front)

Distributor:
....(back)
.....5....3..(+)-screw
1.............6
(+).4....2

For the 5.2L V8: (Side Note 5.9L V8 = Same)
Firing Order:
1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Cylinders:
.......(back).......
|..8..|.........|..7..|
|..6..|.........|..5..|
|..4..|.........|..3..|
|..2..|.........|..1..|
.......(front)
Distributor:
.....(back)
.........3
....4........6..(+)-rounded tab screw
8................5
[ ].1.........7
.........2
......(front)

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You didn't mention engine size so here are the diagrams for both the 6 & 8 cyl engines.

4.0 Liter


5.2 Liter

Review the Jeep ZJ Repair Manual in the Firing Order (page 10 and 11) for 4.0L 6-cyl and 5.2L 8-cyl.

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1998 Jeep Cherokee 4WD 4.0L MFI 6cyl

To avoid confusion, tag and remove the spark plug wires one at a time, for replacement.
If a distributor is not keyed for installation with only one orientation, it could have been removed previously and rewired. The resultant wiring would hold the correct firing order, but could change the relative placement of the plug towers in relation to the engine. For this reason it is imperative that you label all wires before disconnecting any of them. Also, before removal, compare the current wiring with the accompanying illustrations. If the current wiring does not match, make notes to reflect how your engine is wired.



Fig. 1: The firing order can usually be found cast onto the intake manifold



Fig.: 1989-98 2.5L engine Engine firing order: 1-3-4-2 Distributor rotation: Clockwise



Fig.: 2.8L engine Engine firing order: 1-2-3-4-5-6 Distributor rotation: Clockwise



Fig.: 4.0L engine Engine firing order: 1-5-3-6-2-4 Distributor rotation: Clockwise



Fig.: 5.2L and 5.9L engines Engine firing order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Distributor rotation: Clockwise

Also, here can review the Jeep XJ Service Manual.

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1-5-3-6-2-4
ALL Jeep 4.0 motors use this firing order. Any year, any model, high output or not.

Also, the spark plug wire placement on the cap, in a clockwise direction from the post nearest the engine block is: 6-2-4-1-5-3.(to the left side of the number 6 post, there should be a hold downscrew or strap for fastening the distributor cap to the distributor.
For a picture diagram, please go to this website:
- http://www.fixya.com/cars/t2859850-need_spark_plug_wiring_1993_jeep_4l
- http://www.jeepz.com/forum/engine/16923-six-cylinder-4-0-liter-jeep-engine-specs.html

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Wires just pull out of the top of the cap. Do them one at a time and you won't have a problem putting them back.(they just push into each hole.)

here ya go