2002 JEEP LIBERTY Workshop Manual

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (10) Use Flange Wrench 6958, a length of 1 in.
pipe and a torque wrench set at 678 N´m (500 ft. lbs.)
and crush collapsible spacer until bearing end play is
taken up (Fig. 58).
(11) Slowly tighten th

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual REAR AXLE - 198RBI
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
REAR AXLE - 198RBI
DESCRIPTION.........................49
OPERATION...........................49
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AXLE..........51
REMOVAL........

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual rear propeller shaft is connected to the pinion gear
which rotates the differential through the gear mesh
with the ring gear bolted to the differential case. The
engine power is transmitted to the axl

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual The Trac-lokŸ design provides the differential
action needed for turning corners and for driving
straight ahead during periods of unequal traction.
When one wheel looses traction, the clutch packs
tr

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual DIAGNOSTIC CHART
Condition Possible Causes Correction
Wheel Noise 1. Wheel loose. 1. Tighten loose nuts.
2. Faulty, brinelled wheel bearing. 2. Replace bearing.
Axle Shaft Noise 1. Misaligned axle tub

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual Condition Possible Causes Correction
Loss Of Lubricant 1. Lubricant level too high. 1. Drain lubricant to the correct
level.
2. Worn axle shaft seals. 2. Replace seals.
3. Cracked differential housing

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Position a lift/jack under the axle and secure
axle to device.
(3) Remove wheels and tires.
(4) Mark propeller shaft and pinion yoke for
installation ref

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (10) Install axle vent hose.
(11) Install propeller shaft with reference marks.
(12) Install the wheels and tires.
(13) Add gear lubricant to specifications, if neces-
sary.
(14) Remove lifting device