2002 JEEP LIBERTY Workshop Manual

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Valve Springs
Free Length (Approx.) 48.4 mm
(1.905 in.)
Nominal Force (Valve
Closed)338 N @ 38.0 mm
(75.98 lbs. @ 1.496 in.)
Nominal Force (Valve
Open)607 N @ 29.75 mm
(136 l

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION N´mFt.
Lbs.In.
Lbs.
Oil Pump Cover
PlateÐBolts12 Ð 105
Oil Pump Pick-up
TubeÐBolt28 20 Ð
Oil Pump Relief
ValveÐCap41 30
Spark Plugs 28 Ð
Timing Belt Covers
- Front Covers to Rear
Co

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual Valve Spring Compressor MD-998772-A
Valve Spring Compressor Adapter 6779
Cylinder Bore Gage C-119
Crankshaft Sprocket Remover 6793
Crankshaft Sprocket Remover Insert C-4685-C2
Crankshaft Seal Remover

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
REMOVAL - 2.4L
Housing removal is not necessary for element (fil-
ter) replacement.
(1) Disconnect air intake duct at side of element
cover.
(2) Pry up 2 spring clips from front of

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual Possible indications of the cylinder head gasket
leaking between a cylinder and an adjacent water
jacket are:
²Engine overheating
²Loss of coolant
²Excessive steam (white smoke) emitting from
exhau

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual Remove all gasket material from cylinder head and
block (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE). Be careful not to gouge or scratch the alumi-
num head sealing surface.
Clean all engine oil passa

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual ²Third All to 68 N´m (50 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION: Do not use a torque wrench for the fol-
lowing step.
²Fourth Turn an additional 1/4 Turn,
(5) Install rocker arms. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLINDER HEAD/RO

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (3) Install timing belt rear cover. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - INSTALLATION)
NOTE: Target ring tab should provide posative
snap-on fit on the camshaft.
(4) Instal