2002 JEEP LIBERTY 3.7 v6

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual CRANKSHAFT OIL SEAL -
REAR
REMOVAL
NOTE: This procedure can be performed in vehicle.
(1) If being preformed in vehicle, remove the
transmission.
(2) Remove the flexplate (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
ENGINE B

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual FLEX PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the transmission.
(2) Remove the bolts and flexplate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the flexplate onto the crankshaft and
install the bolts hand tight.
(2) Tighten the flexpl

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual 90É turn. DO NOT rotate crankshaft. Plastigage will
smear, resulting in inaccurate indication.
(6) Remove the bearing cap and determine amount
of bearing-to-journal clearance by measuring the
width o

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual assemblies from the engine, rotate crankshaft so the
each connecting rod is centered in cylinder bore.
CAUTION: DO NOT use a number stamp or a punch
to mark connecting rods or caps, as damage to
conne

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual ton into cylinder bore and carefully position connect-
ing rod guides over crankshaft journal.
(9) Tap piston down in cylinder bore using a ham-
mer handle. While at the same time, guide connect-
ing

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual NOTE: Make sure the piston ring grooves are clean
and free of nicks and burrs.
(5) Measure the ring side clearance as shown (Fig.
58)make sure the feeler gauge fits snugly between
the ring land and th

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual VIBRATION DAMPER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Remove accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
NOTE: Transmission cooler line snaps

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual INSTALLATION
CAUTION: To prevent severe damage to the Crank-
shaft, Damper or Special Tool 8512, thoroughly
clean the damper bore and the crankshaft nose
before installing Damper.
(1) Align crankshaft