2002 JEEP LIBERTY Workshop Manual

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual lbs.) increments until proper rotating torque is
achieved.
NOTE: The bearing rotating torque should be con-
stant during a complete revolution of the pinion. If
the rotating torque varies, it indicate

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (9) Hold the differential case while removing bear-
ing caps and adjusters.
(10) Remove the differential case.
NOTE: Tag bearing cups and threaded adjusters
location, for installation reference.
DISAS

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (6) Install adjuster locks on the bearing caps.
(7) Install axle shafts.
(8) Apply a bead of red Mopar silicone rubber axle
sealant or equivalent to the housing cover (Fig. 33).
CAUTION: If cover is n

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual DISASSEMBLY
(1) Clamp side gear Fixture 8138 in a vise and set
differential case on the fixture (Fig. 35).
(2) Remove ring gear if the ring gear is to be
replaced. The Trac-loktdifferential can be ser

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (8) Tighten forcing screw to 122 N´m (90 ft. lbs.)
maximum to compress Belleville springs in clutch
packs (Fig. 38).
(9) With a feeler gauge remove thrust washers
from behind the pinion gears (Fig. 3

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (16) Remove differential case from the fixture.
Remove side gear, clutch pack retainer and clutch
pack. Keep plates in order during removal.
CLEANING
Clean all components in cleaning solvent and dry
c

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (14) Install pinion gear mate shaft and align holes
in shaft and case.
(15) Install pinion mate shaft lock screw finger
tight to hold shaft during differential installation.
(16) Lubricate all differe

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual (7) Hold pinion yoke with Holder 6719A and
remove pinion yoke nut and washer.
(8) Remove pinion yoke from pinion shaft with
Remover C-452 (Fig. 48).
(9) Remove pinion from the housing (Fig. 49).
Fig.