Power Distribution Center; Specifications; Starting System - Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual

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STARTING SYSTEMS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 12 Starter Remove/Install - 4 .OL Engine
POWER
DISTRIBUTION
CENTER
FWD
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
CABLE CABLE
Fig. 13 Power Distribution Center
DASH
PANEL
" 4 .OL engine (rear bolt) - 55 N-m (40 ft. lbs .)
" 4 .OL engine (front bolt) - 41 N-m (30 ft. lbs .)
" Solenoid battery cable nut - 10 N-m (90 in. lbs .)
" Solenoid terminal nut - 6 N-m (55 in. lbs .).
STARTER RELAY
(1)
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable .
SPECIFICATIONS
STARTING SYSTEM
TJ
(2)
Remove the cover from the Power Distribution
Center (PDC) (Fig. 13) .
(3) Refer to the label on the PDC for starter relay
identification and location.
(4) Remove the starter relay by unplugging it from
the PDC.
(5) Install the starter relay by aligning the relay
terminals with the cavities in the PDC and pushing
the relay firmly into place.
(6) Install the PDC cover.
(7) Connect the battery negative cable.
(8) Test the relay operation .
Starter and Solenoid
Manufacturer I Mitsubishi
Engine Application I 2.5L, 4.01-
Power Rating
1 .2 Kilowatt - 2.51-
I
1 .4 Kilowatt - 4.01-
Voltage 1 12 Volts
Number of Fields I 4
Number of Poles I 4
Number of Brushes 14
Drive Type
I
Planetary Gear
Reduction
Free Running Test Voltage
1 11 .2 Volts
Free Running Test Maximum 1 90 Amperes
Amperage Draw
Free Running Test Minimum
2600 rpm - 2.51-
Speed
I
2500 rpm - 4.01-
Solenoid Closing Maximum 1 7.8 Volts
Voltage
*Cranking Amperage Draw
130 Amperes -
Test
2 .51-
160 Amperes -
4 .01-
*Test at operating temperature . Cold engine, tight
(new) engine, or heavy oil will increase starter
amperage draw.