The distributor is synched to zero degrees with a scan tool.
The 2.5 liter four cylinder engine in a 1997 Jeep Wrangler has a timing CHAIN
A 1997 Jeep has a timing chain.
A 1997 Jeep V8 has a timing chain, not a belt.
The Ignition and Fuel are triggered from the crankshaft. The distributor is only a cam angle sensor and spark distributor.i.e. NO TIMING ADJUSTMENT possible.m
timing CHAIN
No, it has a chain.
6Deg +/- 2Deg
ignition timing is electronic. follow the procedure in the repair manual for installing the distributor. Jeep does not have a base timing position.
It is computer controled.
It is possible, but not very common.
yes All Jeep 4.0L have a timing chain. It is only changed if excessively worn or damaged.
The Jeep 2.5 ltr engine ran a timing chain in all years from 1983 to 2002. It is CLOYES TIMING COMPONENTS part #9-4023.