2002 JEEP LIBERTY boot

(4) Remove lubricant to expose the C/V housing
snap ring and remove snap ring (Fig. 18).
(5) Remove bearings from the cage (Fig. 19).
(6) Rotate cage 30É and slide cage off the inner
race and down the shaft.
(7) Remove spread inner race snap ring (Fig. 20)
and remove race from the shaft.
(8) Remove boot from the shaft and discard.(9) Clean and inspect all components for wear or
damage (Fig. 21).
Fig. 18 HOUSING SNAP RING
1 - HOUSING
2 - SNAP RING
3 - CAGE/INNER RACE
Fig. 19 C/V BEARINGS
1 - CAGE
2 - INNER RACE
3 - SHAFT
4 - BEARING
Fig. 20 INNER RACE
1 - INNER RACE
2 - PLIERS
3 - SHAFT
4 - SNAP RING ACCESS
Fig. 21 INNER C/V JOINT
1 - HOUSING
2 - CAGE
3 - BEARINGS
4 - HOUSING SNAP RING
5 - INNER RACE SNAP RING
6 - INNER RACE
3 - 16 HALF SHAFTKJ
CV JOINT/BOOT-INNER (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Apply a coat of grease supplied with the joint/
boot to the C/V joint components before assembling
them.
(2) Place new clamps on the new boot and slide
boot down the shaft.
(3) Slide cage onto the shaft (Fig. 22) with the
small diameter end towards the boot.
(4) Install the inner race onto the shaft (Fig. 23).
Pull on the race to verify snap ring has engaged.
(5) Align cage with the inner race and slide over
the race.
(6) Turn the cage 30É to align the cage windows
with the race (Fig. 24).
(7) Apply grease to the inner race and bearings
and install the bearings.
Fig. 22 BEARING CAGE
1 - SHAFT
2 - CAGE
3 - SMALL DIAMETER
4 - SNAP RING GROOVE
Fig. 23 INNER RACE
1 - INNER RACE
2 - CAGE
3 - SHAFT
Fig. 24 CAGE/INNER RACE
1 - CAGE
2 - INNER RACE
3 - SHAFT
4 - CAGE WINDOW
KJHALF SHAFT 3 - 17
CV JOINT/BOOT-INNER (Continued)

(8) Apply grease to the housing bore (Fig. 25) then
install the bearing assmbly into the housing.(9) Install the housing snap ring and verify it is
seated in the groove.
(10) Fill the housing and boot with the remaining
grease.
(11) Slide the boot onto the C/V housing into it's
original position. Ensure boot is not twisted and
remove any excess air.
(12) Secure both boot clamps with Clamp Installer
C-4975A. Place tool on clamp bridge and tighten tool
until the jaws of the tool are closed.
Fig. 25 C/V COMPONENTS
1 - HOUSING
2 - BEARING ASSEMBLY
3 - HOUSING SNAP RING
4 - HOUSING BORE
3 - 18 HALF SHAFTKJ
CV JOINT/BOOT-INNER (Continued)

TORQUE
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Brake Pedal Pivot Bolt/Nut 35 26 Ð
Brake Booster Mounting Nuts 39 29 Ð
Brake Pedal to the Column
Nut22.6 Ð 200
Master Cylinder Mounting
Nuts25 Ð 220
Master Cylinder Brake Lines 20 15 180
Combination Valve Mounting
Nuts17.5 Ð 155
Combination Valve Brake
Lines20 15 180
Caliper Mounting Bolts 15 11 Ð
Caliper Brake Hose Bolt 31 23 Ð
Wheel Cylinder Mounting
Bolts10 7 Ð
Wheel Cylinder Brake Line 14 Ð 124
Parking Brake Lever Screws 10-14 7-10 Ð
Parking Brake Lever Bracket
Screws10-14 7-10 Ð
SPECIAL TOOLS
BASE BRAKES
Installer Caliper Dust Boot 8280
Handle C-4171
Adapter Pressure Bleeder 6921
KJBRAKES - BASE 5 - 7
BRAKES - BASE (Continued)

OPERATION
When the brakes are applied fluid pressure is
exerted against the caliper piston. The fluid pressure
is exerted equally and in all directions. This means
pressure exerted against the caliper piston and
within the caliper bore will be equal (Fig. 14).
Fluid pressure applied to the piston is transmitted
directly to the inboard brake shoe. This forces the
shoe lining against the inner surface of the disc
brake rotor. At the same time, fluid pressure within
the piston bore forces the caliper to slide inward on
the mounting bolts. This action brings the outboard
brake shoe lining into contact with the outer surface
of the disc brake rotor.
In summary, fluid pressure acting simultaneously
on both piston and caliper, produces a strong clamp-
ing action. When sufficient force is applied, friction
will attempt to stop the rotors from turning and
bring the vehicle to a stop.
Application and release of the brake pedal gener-
ates only a very slight movement of the caliper and
piston. Upon release of the pedal, the caliper and pis-
ton return to a rest position. The brake shoes do not
retract an appreciable distance from the rotor. In
fact, clearance is usually at, or close to zero. The rea-
sons for this are to keep road debris from gettingbetween the rotor and lining and in wiping the rotor
surface clear each revolution.
The caliper piston seal controls the amount of pis-
ton extension needed to compensate for normal lining
wear.
During brake application, the seal is deflected out-
ward by fluid pressure and piston movement (Fig.
15). When the brakes (and fluid pressure) are
released, the seal relaxes and retracts the piston.
The amount of piston retraction is determined by
the amount of seal deflection. Generally the amount
is just enough to maintain contact between the pis-
ton and inboard brake shoe.
REMOVAL
(1) Install prop rod on the brake pedal to keep
pressure on the brake system.
(2) Raise and support vehicle.
(3) Remove front wheel and tire assembly.
(4) Drain small amount of fluid from master cylin-
der brake reservoir with suction gun.
(5) Remove the brake hose banjo bolt if replacing
caliper (Fig. 16).
(6) Remove the caliper mounting slide pin bolts
(Fig. 16).
(7) Remove the caliper from vehicle.
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove brake shoes from caliper.
(2) Drain brake fluid out of caliper.
(3) Take a piece of wood and pad it with one-inch
thickness of shop towels. Place this piece in the out-
board shoe side of the caliper in front of the piston.
This will cushion and protect caliper piston during
removal (Fig. 17).
Fig. 14 Brake Caliper Operation
1 - CALIPER
2 - PISTON
3 - PISTON BORE
4 - SEAL
5 - INBOARD SHOE
6 - OUTBOARD SHOE
Fig. 15 Lining Wear Compensation By Piston Seal
1 - PISTON
2 - CYLINDER BORE
3 - PISTON SEAL BRAKE PRESSURE OFF
4 - CALIPER HOUSING
5 - DUST BOOT
6 - PISTON SEAL BRAKE PRESSURE ON
5 - 14 BRAKES - BASEKJ
DISC BRAKE CALIPERS (Continued)

(4) Remove caliper piston withshort burstsof
low pressure compressed air. Direct air through fluid
inlet port and ease piston out of bore (Fig. 18).
CAUTION: Do not blow the piston out of the bore
with sustained air pressure. This could result in a
cracked piston. Use only enough air pressure to
ease the piston out.
WARNING: NEVER ATTEMPT TO CATCH THE PIS-
TON AS IT LEAVES THE BORE. THIS MAY RESULT
IN PERSONAL INJURY.(5) Remove caliper piston dust boot with suitable
pry tool (Fig. 19).
(6) Remove caliper piston seal with wood or plastic
tool (Fig. 20). Do not use metal tools as they will
scratch piston bore.
(7) Remove caliper mounting bolt bushings and
boots (Fig. 21).
Fig. 16 DISC BRAKE CALIPER
1 - DISC BRAKE CALIPER
2 - CALIPER SLIDE MOUNTING BOLTS
3 - BRAKE HOSE
4 - BANJO BOLT
5 - CALIPER ADAPTER MOUNTING BOLT
Fig. 17 PADDING CALIPER INTERIOR - TYPICAL
1 - SHOP TOWELS OR CLOTHS
2 - CALIPER
Fig. 18 CALIPER PISTON REMOVAL - TYPICAL
1 - AIR GUN
2 - CALIPER PISTON
3 - PADDING MATERIAL
Fig. 19 CALIPER PISTON DUST BOOT REMOVAL -
TYPICAL
1 - COLLAPSE BOOT WITH PUNCH OR SCREWDRIVER
2 - PISTON DUST BOOT
KJBRAKES - BASE 5 - 15
DISC BRAKE CALIPERS (Continued)

CLEANING
Clean the caliper components with clean brake
fluid or brake clean only. Wipe the caliper and piston
dry with lint free towels or use low pressure com-
pressed air.
CAUTION: Do not use gasoline, kerosene, thinner,
or similar solvents. These products may leave a
residue that could damage the piston and seal.
INSPECTION
The piston is made from a phenolic resin (plastic
material) and should be smooth and clean.
The piston must be replaced if cracked or scored.
Do not attempt to restore a scored piston surface by
sanding or polishing.
CAUTION: If the caliper piston is replaced, install
the same type of piston in the caliper. Never inter-
change phenolic resin and steel caliper pistons.The pistons, seals, seal grooves, caliper bore and
piston tolerances are different.
The bore can belightlypolished with a brake
hone to remove very minor surface imperfections
(Fig. 22). The caliper should be replaced if the bore is
severely corroded, rusted, scored, or if polishing
would increase bore diameter more than 0.025 mm
(0.001 inch).
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Dirt, oil, and solvents can damage cali-
per seals. Insure assembly area is clean and dry.
(1) Lubricate caliper piston bore, new piston seal
and piston with clean brake fluid.
(2) Lubricate caliper bushings and interior of
bushing boots with silicone grease.
(3) Install bushing boots in caliper, then insert
bushing into boot and push bushing into place (Fig.
23).
(4) Install new piston seal into seal groove with
finger (Fig. 24).
(5) Install new dust boot on caliper piston and seat
boot in piston groove (Fig. 25).
(6) Press piston into caliper bore by hand, use a
turn and push motion to work piston into seal (Fig.
26).
(7) Press caliper piston to bottom of bore.
(8) Seat dust boot in caliper with Installer Tool
C-4842 and Tool Handle C-4171 (Fig. 27).
(9) Replace caliper bleed screw if removed.
Fig. 20 PISTON SEAL REMOVAL - TYPICAL
1 - REMOVE SEAL WITH WOOD PENCIL OR SIMILAR TOOL
2 - PISTON SEAL
Fig. 21 MOUNTING BOLT BUSHING AND BOOT -
TYPICAL
1 - CALIPER SLIDE BUSHING
2 - BOOT
Fig. 22 POLISHING PISTON BORE - TYPICAL
1 - SPECIAL HONE
2 - CALIPER
3 - PISTON BORE
5 - 16 BRAKES - BASEKJ
DISC BRAKE CALIPERS (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Install caliper to the caliper adapter.
(2) Coat the caliper mounting slide pin bolts with
silicone grease. Begin with the bolt closet to the
bleeder screws (top), Then install and tighten the
bolts to 15 N´m (11 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install the brake hose banjo bolt if removed.
Fig. 23 BUSHINGS AND BOOTS INSTALLATION -
TYPICAL
1 - BUSHING
2 - BOOT
Fig. 24 PISTON SEAL INSTALLATION - TYPICAL
1 - SEAL GROOVE
2 - PISTON SEAL
Fig. 25 DUST BOOT ON PISTON - TYPICAL
1 - PISTON
2 - DUST BOOT
Fig. 26 CALIPER PISTON INSTALLATION - TYPICAL
1 - PISTON
2 - BOOT
Fig. 27 PISTON DUST BOOT INSTALLATION -
TYPICAL
1 - HANDLE C-4171
2 - INSTALLER C-4842
3 - DUST BOOT
KJBRAKES - BASE 5 - 17
DISC BRAKE CALIPERS (Continued)