2002 JEEP LIBERTY Workshop Manual

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - CRANKSHAFT SPROCKET
CAUTION: The crankshaft sprocket is set to a pre-
determined depth from the factory for correct tim-
ing belt tracking. If removed, use of Special Tool

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (1) Set crankshaft sprocket to TDC by aligning the
sprocket with the arrow on the oil pump housing.
(2) Set camshafts timing marks so that the
exhaust camshaft sprocket is a 1/2 notch below the
intake

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (8) Check if the spring tang is within the tolerance
window (Fig. 103). If the spring tang is within the
tolerance window, the installation process is complete
and nothing further is required. If the

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual TIMING BELT TENSIONER &
PULLEY
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the timing belt. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove timing belt idler pulley.
(3) Hold camshaft

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual REMOVAL
BALANCE SHAFTS
(1) Drain engine oil.
(2) Remove the oil pan. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LU-
BRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove chain cover, guide and tensioner (Fig.
107). Also see Carrier Asse

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual INSTALLATION
BALANCE SHAFT TIMING
BALANCE SHAFT INSTALLATION
Balance shaft and carrier assembly installation is
the reverse of the removal procedure.During instal-
lation crankshaft-to-balance shaft t

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (5) Install balance shaft drive sprocket on crank-
shaft using Special Tool 6052 (Fig. 113).
(6) Turn crankshaft until number 1 cylinder is at
top dead center (TDC). The timing marks on the
chain spro

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (9) With balance shaft keyways pointing up (12
oclock) slide the balance shaft sprocket onto the nose
of the balance shaft. The balance shaft may have to
be pushed in slightly to allow for clearance.