1996–2000 Chrysler Town & Country LX / LXi Factory Service Manual (P/N 05017045)

• Contains 191 PDF files totaling 8,021 pages, arranged as 1996–1997, 1998, and 2000 service groups; a separate 1999 manual set is not part of the package.
• Covers domestic NS Town & Country, Caravan/Grand Caravan, and Voyager/Grand Voyager material plus export GS Voyager/Grand Voyager variants, including FWD/AWD, LHD/RHD, and short- or long-wheelbase configurations where specified.
• Provides engine diagnosis, removal and installation, timing-system repair, cylinder-head and valvetrain work, lubrication-system service, internal inspection, assembly data, and special-tool references for the covered gasoline and diesel engines.
• Details 31TH and 41TE automatic-transaxle testing and repair, A-598/A-558 manual-transaxle service, clutch and shift-control work, power transfer unit repair, and AWD driveshaft/driveline procedures.
• Covers wheel alignment, front and rear suspension diagnosis and repair, base brakes and the applicable Mark 20i ABS/traction-control system, brake bleeding, rotor and drum service, power-steering pressure testing, pump/gear service, and system bleeding.
• Documents front and rear HVAC and R-134a service, cooling, fuel, and emissions systems, stationary-glass and body-panel repair, seats, doors, sliding-door mechanisms, liftgate hardware, and water-leak or wind-noise diagnosis.
• Adds dedicated 2000 body, gasoline powertrain, and 2.5L VM diesel diagnostic volumes with DRBIII routines, DTC isolation, verification tests, module programming, component locations, and system-specific flow charts.
• Supplies Group 8W wiring diagrams, connector pin-outs, ground and splice locations, power-distribution views, and circuit diagnostics for BCM/CCD, airbag, ABS, transmission, lighting, security, and convenience systems.

Mechanical Repair and Drivetrain Coverage

The 1996–1997 folder combines 1997 domestic NS information with 1996 export GS material; the later folders contain the 1998 and 2000 service groups. Earlier NS VIN coverage identifies Town & Country LX and LXi, while the GS material distinguishes FWD/AWD, manual/automatic, LHD/RHD, short- and long-wheelbase, and commercial-van configurations where applicable. That distinction matters before selecting an engine, transaxle, wiring, or body procedure.

Across the set, engine chapters cover 2.0L SOHC, 2.4L DOHC, 2.5L VM turbo-diesel, 3.0L V6, 3.3L V6, and 3.8L V6 applications, with 2000 flex-fuel coverage identified separately. Repair depth goes beyond tune-up data: compression and leakage testing, oil-pressure diagnosis, timing-belt or timing-chain work, cylinder-head and valve service, crankshaft/piston/bearing inspection, oil-pump service, engine-assembly removal, disassembly and reassembly, torque tables, wear limits, and dedicated tools are represented.

The transmission groups cover preliminary diagnosis, road tests, hydraulic-pressure and clutch/servo air tests, fluid/filter and cooler service, transaxle and torque-converter removal, clutch-pack and valve-body reconditioning, differential and shaft repair, and adjustment procedures. Separate manual-transaxle sections address A-598/A-558 gearsets, synchronizers, shift cables, seals, bearing preload, and clutch service, while AWD chapters cover the power transfer unit, propeller shaft, and rear driveline module.

Diagnostic and Electrical Walkthrough

The dedicated 2000 GS Body Diagnostic Procedures book is a 690-page diagnostic volume for base, midline, and highline BCM vehicles in both LHD and RHD form. It is written for fault isolation; once a failed circuit or component is identified, the matching service group supplies the removal and repair procedure.

Coverage follows the six-step diagnostic structure and spans airbag, BCM, SKIS/VTSS, audio, chime, compass/mini-trip computer, mechanical instrument cluster, door-ajar inputs, exterior and interior lighting, fuel-level sender, manual A/C, power locks, RKE, power-folding mirrors, and front/rear wipers. CCD communication sections explain bus operation and provide tests for no-response modules, open bias or termination, and bus wires shorted to ground, battery, or each other. DRBIII procedures address code reading and clearing, BCM-related tests, RKE transmitter programming, compass setup, and body, airbag, and theft-system verification.

The 2000 gasoline-powertrain and 2.5L VM diesel diagnostic books add PCM/ECM and SKIS routines, OBD/DTC trees, component-location views, and driveability checks. Gasoline coverage reaches charging, injector, ignition, crank/cam, oxygen-sensor, misfire, EGR, catalyst, and EVAP faults; the diesel book adds boost, accelerator-pedal, glow-relay, EGR, fuel-quantity, needle-movement, and timing-governing diagnostics.

System Specifications and Component Identification

Each service group retains the reference data needed to carry out the documented repair: component-specific torque specifications, fluid and refrigerant capacities, alignment data, hydraulic and electrical test values, inspection limits, and calibration information. Tool references are integrated into the procedures, including DRBIII routines, transaxle pressure gauges C-3292 and C-3293SP, compressor C-3575-A, and trim stick C-4755.

Representative electrical material includes power-distribution and junction-block diagrams, fuel/ignition schematics, transmission-control circuits, airbag and ABS diagrams, BCM/CCD/power-lock/VTSS sheets, plus connector pin-outs and ground/splice-location views. Component-location sections for the data link connector, BCM, fuse block, airbag modules, instrument cluster, RKE, SKIS, power distribution center, and wiper/washer systems make the diagnostic charts easier to use without guessing at harness locations.

Keep 41TE clutch packs identified during disassembly; mixing discs or plates can lead to unit failure. Do not handle the valve body by its manual valve, and support the PTU propeller shaft rather than letting it hang. For BCM, airbag, and CCD testing, switch the ignition off before disconnecting modules and probe from the terminal side—not through wire insulation—to avoid module damage and corrosion.

Safety note: Follow the section-specific precautions before working on airbag squib circuits, powered control modules, brake hydraulics, fuel systems, or R-134a refrigerant. Use the prescribed isolation and recovery methods to prevent module damage, accidental deployment, fire, or personal injury.