2002 JEEP LIBERTY Workshop Manual

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (3) Screw oil filter on until the gasket contacts
base. Tighten to 21 N´m (15 ft. lbs.).
OIL PAN
REMOVAL
(1) Remove air cleaner assembly.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist and drain engine oil.
(3) Loosen t

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual instrument panel on either a CCD or PCI bus circuit
(depending on vehicle line) to operate the oil pressure
gauge and the check gauges lamp. Ground for the
sensor is provided by the PCM through a low-

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual INSPECTION
(1) Inspect the mating surface of the oil pump.
Surface should be smooth. Replace pump cover if
scratched or grooved.
(2) Lay a straightedge across the pump cover sur-
face (Fig. 84). If a

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (7) Install crankshaft sprocket using Special Tool
6792 (Fig. 89).
(8) Install oil pump pick-up tube.(9) Install oil pan. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LUBRI-
CATION/OIL PAN - INSTALLATION)
(10) Install timing

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (2) Spray a small stream of water (Spray Bottle) at
the suspected leak area.
(3) If engine RPMS change, the area of the sus-
pected leak has been found.
(4) Repair as required.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual EXHAUST MANIFOLD
DESCRIPTION
The exhaust manifold is made of Hi-Silicone Moly
nodular cast iron for strength and high tempera-
tures. The manifold attaches to the cylinder head.
OPERATION
The exhaust

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual CAUTION: Do not use an impact wrench for tighten-
ing camshaft sprocket bolt. Damage to the timing
locating pin can occur. Hand tighten using a
wrench ONLY.
(2) Install camshaft sprockets, and camshaf

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual TIMING BELT AND
SPROCKET(S)
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - TIMING BELT
(1) Remove air cleaner upper cover, housing, and
clean air tube.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Remove accessory drive belts. (Refer to 7 -
C