2002 JEEP LIBERTY Workshop Manual

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual Fig. 16 Gear Tooth Contact Patterns
3 - 96 REAR AXLE-81/4KJ
REAR AXLE - 8 1/4 (Continued)

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE
NOTE: When measuring side gear clearance, check
each gear independently. If it necessary to replace a
side gear, replace both gears as a matched set.
(1) Install the axle shafts, C

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual SPECIFICATIONS
REAR AXLE
AXLE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Axle Ratio 3.07, 3.55, 4.10
Differential Case Flange Runout 0.076 mm (0.003 in.)
Differential Case Clearance 0.12 mm (0.005 in.)

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual INSTALLER C-4076-B
HANDLE C-4735-1
HOLDER 6719
PULLER C-452
INSTALLER C-3718
ADJUSTMENT WRENCH C-4164
PULLER/PRESS C-293±PA
ADAPTERS C-293-48
ADAPTER PLUG SP-3289
ADAPTERS C-293-47
INSTALLER C-4340
K

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual FIXTURE 8138
INSTALLER C-4345
REMOVER C-4307
INSTALLER C-4308
INSTALLER D-130
INSTALLER 6448
TRAC-LOKŸ TOOLS 8140
TRAC-LOKŸ TOOLS 6960
PINION BLOCK 8540
ARBOR DISCS 8541
PINION GAUGE SET
3 - 100 REA

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual AXLE SHAFTS
REMOVAL
(1) Place the transmission in NEUTRAL and raise
and support vehicle.
(2) Remove wheel and tire assembly.
(3) Remove brake drum.
(4) Remove the housing cover and drain lubricant.
(5

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual INSTALLATION
(1) Wipe the axle tube bore clean. Remove any old
sealer or burrs from the tube.
(2) Install anewaxle seal with Installer C-4076-B
and Handle C-4735-1. When the tool contacts the
axle tub

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (7) Measure rotating torque of the pinion gear
with an inch pound torque wrench and record the
reading for installation reference.
(8) Hold the pinion yoke with Holder 6719 and
remove the pinion nut a