2002 JEEP LIBERTY Workshop Manual

STANDARD PROCEDURE - CAMBER AND
CASTER ADJUSTMENT
Camber and caster angle adjustments involve
changing the position of the lower suspension arm
cam bolts. (Fig. 4)
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TOE ADJUSTMENT
4X4 SUSPENSION HEIGHT MESUREMENT MUST
BE PERFORMED BEFORE AN ALIGNMENT.
The wheel toe position adjustment is the final
adjustment.
(1) Start the engine and turn wheels both ways
before straightening the wheels. Secure the steering
wheel with the front wheels in the straight-ahead
position.
(2) Loosen the tie rod jam nuts.
NOTE: Each front wheel should be adjusted for
one-half of the total toe position specification. This
will ensure the steering wheel will be centered
when the wheels are positioned straight-ahead.
(3) Adjust the wheel toe position by turning the tie
rod as necessary (Fig. 5).
(4)
Tighten the tie rod jam nut to 75 N´m (55 ft. lbs.).
(5) Verify the specifications
(6) Turn off engine.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CAMBER, CASTER
AND TOE ADJUSTMENT
Camber and caster angle adjustments involve
changing the position of the lower suspension arm
cam bolts. (Fig. 4)
CASTER
Moving the rear position of the cam bolt in or out,
will change the caster angle significantly and camber
angle only slightly. To maintain the camber angle
while adjusting caster, move the rear of the cam bolt
in or out. Then move the front of the cam bolt
slightly in the opposite direction. (Fig. 4)
To increase positive caster angle, move the rear posi-
tion of the cam bolt outward (from the engine). Move
the front of cam bolt inward (toward the engine) slightly
until the original camber angle is obtained. (Fig. 4)
CAMBER
Move both of the cam bolts together in or out. This
will change the camber angle significantly and caster
angle slightly. (Fig. 4)
After adjustment is made tighten the cam bolt nuts
to proper torque specification.
TOE ADJUSTMENT
The wheel toe position adjustment is the final
adjustment.
(1)
Start the engine and turn wheels both ways before
straightening the wheels. Secure the steering wheel with
the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
(2) Loosen the tie rod jam nuts.
NOTE: Each front wheel should be adjusted for
one-half of the total toe position specification. This
will ensure the steering wheel will be centered
when the wheels are positioned straight-ahead.
(3) Adjust the wheel toe position by turning the tie
rod as necessary (Fig. 5).
(4)
Tighten the tie rod jam nut to 75 N´m (55 ft. lbs.).
(5) Verify the specifications
(6) Turn off engine.
Fig. 5 TIE ROD END
1 - JAM NUT
2 - TIE ROD - INNER
3 - TIE ROD END - OUTER
Fig. 4 LOWER CONTROL ARM
1 - FRONT CAM BOLT
2 - OUTER TIE ROD END
3 - LOWER BALL JOINT NUT
4 - LOWER CONTROL ARM
5 - REAR CAM BOLT
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WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Continued)

SPECIFICATIONS
ALIGNMENT
NOTE: Specifications are in degrees.
FRONT
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
PREFERRED CASTER
3.5É   .6ÉCAMBER
0É   .375ÉTOTAL
TOE-IN
.20É  
.125É
RANGE 2.9É to +
4.1ɱ.375É to
+.375É.07É to +
.33É
MAX RT/LT
DIFFERENCE0.5É 0.7É .13É
REAR
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
PREFERRED CAMBER
±.25É 
.375ÉTHRUST
ANGLE
0É to  
0.25ÉTOTAL
TOE-IN
.25É to  
.41É
RANGE ±.625É to
.125ɱ.25É to
+.25ɱ.16É to
.66É
2 - 6 WHEEL ALIGNMENTKJ
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Continued)

FRONT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FRONT
DESCRIPTION..........................7
WARNING.............................7
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART......................8
SPECIAL TOOLS
FRONT SUSPENSION...................8
BUSHINGS
REMOVAL - STABILIZER BAR BUSHINGS.....9
INSTALLATION - STABILIZER BAR BUSHINGS . . 9
HUB / BEARING
REMOVAL.............................9
INSTALLATION..........................9
KNUCKLE
REMOVAL.............................9
INSTALLATION..........................9
LOWER BALL JOINT
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - LOWER BALL
JOINT..............................10
LOWER CONTROL ARM
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................10
SHOCK
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - LEFT SIDE.................11REMOVAL - RIGHT SIDE................11
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - LEFT SIDE.............12
INSTALLATION - RIGHT SIDE............12
SPRING
REMOVAL.............................13
INSTALLATION.........................13
CLEVIS BRACKET
REMOVAL.............................13
INSTALLATION.........................13
STABILIZER BAR
REMOVAL.............................14
INSTALLATION.........................14
STABILIZER LINK
REMOVAL.............................14
INSTALLATION.........................14
UPPER CONTROL ARM
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - RIGHT SIDE................14
REMOVAL - LEFT SIDE.................15
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - RIGHT SIDE............15
INSTALLATION - LEFT SIDE.............15
FRONT
DESCRIPTION
The front suspension is designed to allow each
wheel to adapt to different road surfaces indepen-
dently. The wheels are mounted to hub bearings on
the steering knuckle spindles. The double-row hub
bearings are sealed and lubricated for life. The steer-
ing knuckles turn (pivot) on ball joints riveted to the
outboard portion of the control arms. The ball joints
are lubricated for life. (Fig. 1)
WARNING
WARNING:: Suspension components with rubber
bushings must be tightened with the vehicle at nor-
mal ride height. It is important to have the springs
supporting the weight of the vehicle when the fas-
teners are torqued. If springs are not at their normal
ride position, vehicle ride comfort will be affected
and cause premature bushing wear.
Fig. 1 FRONT SUSPENSION
1-SWAYBAR
2 - SWAY BAR BUSHING/BRACKET
3 - UPPER CONTROL ARM
4 - SPRING / SHOCK ASSEMBLY
5 - STEERING KNUCKLE
6 - OUTER TIE ROD END
7 - LOWER CONTROL ARM
8 - SWAY BAR LINK
9 - CLEVIS BRACKET
KJFRONT 2 - 7

SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Front Shock Absorber Clevis Bracket Upper Nut 136 100 Ð
Front Shock Absorber Clevis Bracket Lower Nut 150 110 Ð
Front Shock Absorber Top (4) Mounting Nuts 108 80 Ð
Front Shock to Spring and Insulator Nut 41 30 Ð
Upper Suspension Arm Front Nut 122 90 Ð
Upper Suspension Arm Rear Nut 122 90 Ð
Lower Suspension Arm Front Nut 170 125 Ð
Lower Suspension Arm Rear Nut 170 125 Ð
Stabilizer Bar Clamp Nut 149 110 Ð
Stabilizer Bar Link Upper Nut 136 100 Ð
Stabilizer Bar Link Lower Nut 115 85 Ð
Hub/Bearing
Bolt130 96 Ð
Hub/Bearing
Halfshaft Nut135 100 Ð
Upper Ball Joint Nut 81 60 Ð
Lower Ball Joint Nut 81 60 Ð
Wheel Speed Sensor 13.5 10 Ð
SPECIAL TOOLS
FRONT SUSPENSION
Remover/Installer Suspension Bushing 7932
Nut, Long 7603
Bolt, Special 7604
Remover C-4150A
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FRONT (Continued)

BUSHINGS
REMOVAL - STABILIZER BAR BUSHINGS
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove the stabilizer bushing clamps.
(3) Remove the stabilizer bushings from the stabi-
lizer bar.
INSTALLATION - STABILIZER BAR BUSHINGS
(1) Install the stabilizer bushings to the stabilizer
bar.
(2) Install the stabilizer bushing clamps. Tighten
the nuts to 149 N´m (110 ft.lbs.).
(3) Lower the vehicle.
HUB / BEARING
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
(3) Remove the caliper adapter (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC
BRAKE CALIPERS - REMOVAL).
CAUTION: Never allow the disc brake caliper to
hang from the brake hose. Damage to the brake
hose will result. Provide a suitable support to hang
the caliper securely.
(4) Remove the disc brake rotor (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS -
REMOVAL).
(5) Remove the wheel speed sensor (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/ELECTRICAL/FRONT WHEEL SPEED
SENSOR - REMOVAL).
(6) Remove the bracket securing the wheel speed
sensor wire.
(7) Remove the axle shaft nut. (if equipped with
four wheel drive)
(8) Remove the three mounting bolts for the hub/
bearing assembly.
(9) Remove the hub/bearing.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the hub/bearing assembly to the vehicle.
(2) Install the three mounting bolts for the hub/
bearing. Tighten the bolt to 130 N´m (96 ft.lbs.).
(3) Install the axle shaft nut. Tighten the nut to
135 N´m (100 ft.lbs.). (if equipped with four wheel
drive)
(4) Install the bracket to the wheel speed sensor
wire.
(5) Install the wheel speed sensor to the hub.
Tighten the bolt to 13.5 N´m (10 ft.lbs.) (Refer to 5 -BRAKES/ELECTRICAL/FRONT WHEEL SPEED
SENSOR - INSTALLATION).
(6) Install the disc brake rotor (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS -
INSTALLATION).
(7) Install the disc brake caliper adapter. Tighten
the nut to 135 N´m (100 ft.lbs.) (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS -
INSTALLATION).
(8) Install the tire and wheel assembly. (Refer to
22 - TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE).
KNUCKLE
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
(3) Remove the caliper adapter. (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC
BRAKE CALIPER ADAPTER - REMOVAL).
CAUTION: Never allow the disc brake caliper to
hang from the brake hose. Damage to the brake
hose will result. Provide a suitable support to hang
the caliper securely.
(4) Remove the disc brake rotor. (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS -
REMOVAL).
(5) Remove the wheel speed sensor. (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/ELECTRICAL/FRONT WHEEL SPEED
SENSOR - REMOVAL).
(6) Remove the axle shaft nut. (if equipped with
four wheel drive)
(7) Remove the hub/bearing. (Refer to 2 - SUS-
PENSION/FRONT/HUB / BEARING - REMOVAL).
(8) Remove the outer tie rod end. (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/LINKAGE/TIE ROD END - REMOVAL).
(9) Remove the lower ball joint nut.
(10) Seperate the lower ball joint from the suspen-
sion arm using tool C±4150A.
(11) Remove the upper ball joint nut.
(12) Seperate the upper ball joint from the knuckle
using tool C±4150A.
(13) Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the knuckle to the vehicle.
(2) Install the upper ball joint nut. Tighten the nut
to 81 N´m (60 ft.lbs.).
(3) Install the lower ball joint nut. Tighten the nut
to 81 N´m (60 ft.lbs.).
(4) Install the outer tie rod end. (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/LINKAGE/TIE ROD END - INSTALLA-
TION).
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(5) Install the hub/bearing. (Refer to 2 - SUSPEN-
SION/FRONT/HUB / BEARING - INSTALLATION).
(6) Install the axle shaft nut. Tighten the nut to
135 N´m (96 ft.lbs.).(if equipped with four wheel
drive).
(7) Install the wheel speed sensor. (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/ELECTRICAL/FRONT WHEEL SPEED
SENSOR - INSTALLATION).
(8) Install the disc brake rotor. (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS -
INSTALLATION).
(9) Install the caliper adapter. (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC
BRAKE CALIPER ADAPTER - INSTALLATION).
(10) Install the tire and wheel assembly. (Refer to
22 - TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE).
(11) Perform the set toe procedure (Refer to 2 -
SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
LOWER BALL JOINT
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - LOWER BALL
JOINT
(1) Raise the vehicle on a drive-on hoist.
NOTE: If a drive-on hoist is not available, use
wooden blocks with jack stands to support the
lower control arm in the ball joint area. Place the
jack stands appropriately and lower the hoist plac-
ing weight on the lower control arm. The lower con-
trol arms should now be supporting the vehicle
weight.
(2) With the use of jack stands, lift the front end
off the hoist and position wooden blocks underneath
both lower control arms supporting the vehicles
weight.
(3) Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
(4) Attach a dial indicator to the base of the lower
control arm and align the dial indicator's contact
point with the direction of the stud axis, touch the
machined flat on the knuckle and zero the dial indi-
cator. (Fig. 2)
NOTE: Use care when applying the load to the
knuckle, so the parts are not damaged using care
not to tear the boot.
(5) From the front of the vehicle, insert a pry bar
to get it rested on the lower control arm and use
lever principle to push the knuckle up until the arm
of the dial indicator no longer moves.(6) Record the ball joint movement on each side of
the vehicle. The end play is acceptable with no more
than 1.5mm of end play back to back.LOWER CONTROL ARM
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
(3) Remove the lower clevis bracket bolt at the
lower control arm.
(4) Remove the stabilizer link bolt at the lower
control arm.
(5) Remove the lower ball joint nut.
(6) Separate the lower ball joint from the lower
control arm using tool C-4150A.
NOTE: Marking the lower control arm pivot bolts
front and rear will aid in the assembly procedure.
(7) Mark the lower control arm pivot bolts front
and rear.
(8) Remove the front cam/pivot bolt. (Fig. 3)
(9) Remove the rear cam/pivot bolt. (Fig. 3)
(10) Remove the lower control arm from the vehi-
cle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the lower control arm to the vehicle.
(2) Install the rear cam/pivot bolt.
(3) Install the front cam/pivot bolt.
(4) Install the lower ball joint nut. Tighten the nut
to 81 N´m (60 ft.lbs.)
Fig. 2 SUSPENSION IN THE CURB POSITION
1-PRYBAR
2 - BALL JOINT
3 - DIAL INDICATOR
4 - WOODEN BLOCK OR SUPPORT
5 - CLAMP
2 - 10 FRONTKJ
KNUCKLE (Continued)

(5) Align the marks front and rear at the cam/
pivot bolts and tighten the bolts. Tighten the bolts to
170 N´m (125 ft.lbs.)
(6) Install the stabilizer link bolt at the lower con-
trol arm. Tighten the bolt to 136 N´m (100 ft.lbs.)
(7) Install the lower clevis bracket bolt at the
lower control arm. Tighten the bolt to 150 N´m (110
ft.lbs.)
(8) Install the tire and wheel assembly. (Refer to
22 - TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE).
(9) Perform a full wheel alignment (Refer to 2 -
SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
SHOCK
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - LEFT SIDE
(1) Disconnect the battery.
(2) Remove the battery (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - REMOVAL).
(3) Unclip the power center and move it to the side
out of the way.
(4) Remove the battery tray (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/TRAY - REMOVAL).
(5) Disconnect the battery temperature sensor
from the battery tray.
(6) Remove the four upper shock mounting nuts.
(7) Raise and support the vehicle.(8) Remove the left tire and wheel assembly.
(9) Remove the lower bolt at the lower control
securing the clevis bracket.
(10) Remove the stabilizer link (Refer to 2 - SUS-
PENSION/FRONT/STABILIZER LINK - REMOVAL).
(11) Remove the lower ball joint nut.
(12) Seperate the lower ball joint from the lower
control arm using tool C-4150A.
(13) Rotate the lower control arm downward to
allow access.
(14) Remove the clevis bracket at the shock.
(15) Remove the shock assembly from the vehicle.
(Fig. 4)
(16) Remove the spring from the shock (if needed).
REMOVAL - RIGHT SIDE
(1) Remove the air box (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/AIR
INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER ELEMENT -
REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the two cruise control servo mounting
nuts.
(3) Remove the upper shock mounting nuts.
(4) Raise and support the vehicle.
(5) Remove the right side tire assembly.
(6) Remove the lower bolt at the lower control
securing the clevis bracket.
(7) Remove the stabilizer link (Refer to 2 - SUS-
PENSION/FRONT/STABILIZER LINK - REMOVAL).
(8) Remove the lower ball joint nut.
(9) Seperate the lower ball joint from the lower
control arm using tool C-4150A.
(10) Rotate the lower control arm downward to
allow access.
Fig. 3 LOWER CONTROL ARM
1 - FRONT CAM BOLT
2 - OUTER TIE ROD END
3 - LOWER BALL JOINT NUT
4 - LOWER CONTROL ARM
5 - REAR CAM BOLT
Fig. 4 SHOCK ASSEMBLY
1 - SPRING
2 - JOUNCE BUMPER
3 - SHOCK
4 - UPPER CONTROL ARM
KJFRONT 2 - 11
LOWER CONTROL ARM (Continued)

(11) Remove the clevis bracket at the shock. (Fig.
5)
(12) Remove the shock assembly from the vehicle.
(Fig. 5)
(13) Remove the spring from the shock (if needed).
(Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/SPRING -
REMOVAL).
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - LEFT SIDE
(1) Install the spring to the shock (if removed).
(2) Install the shock assembly to the vehicle.
(3) Install the four upper shock mounting nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 108 N´m (80 ft.lbs.).
(4) Install the clevis bracket at the shock. (Refer to
2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/CLEVIS BRACKET -
INSTALLATION). Tighten the bolt to 88 N´m (65
ft.lbs.).
(5) Raise the lower control into place and recon-
nect the lower ball joint nut. Tighten the nut to 81
N´m (60 ft.lbs.).
(6) Install the clevis bracket at the lower control
arm. (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/CLEVIS
BRACKET - INSTALLATION). Tighten the bolt to
150 N´m (110 ft.lbs.).(7) Install the lower stabilizer link at the lower
control arm. Tighten the bolt to 136 N´m (100 ft.lbs.)
(Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/STABILIZER
LINK - INSTALLATION).
(8) Install the left tire and wheel assembly. (Refer
to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
(9) Lower the vehicle.
(10) Reconnect the battery temperature sensor.
(11) Install the battery tray (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/TRAY - INSTALLA-
TION).
(12) Install the battery (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - INSTALLA-
TION).
(13) Reconnect the battery cables.
INSTALLATION - RIGHT SIDE
(1) Install the spring to the shock (if removed).
(Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/SPRING -
INSTALLATION).
(2) Install the shock assembly to the vehicle.
(3) Install the four upper shock mounting nuts.
Tighten the nuts to 108 N´m (80 ft.lbs.).
(4) Install the clevis bracket at the shock. (Refer to
2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/CLEVIS BRACKET -
INSTALLATION). Tighten the bolt to 88 N´m (65
ft.lbs.).
(5) Raise the lower control into place and recon-
nect the lower ball joint nut. Tighten the nut to 81
N´m (60 ft.lbs.).
(6) Install the clevis bracket at the lower control
arm. (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/CLEVIS
BRACKET - INSTALLATION). Tighten the bolt to
150 N´m (110 ft.lbs.).
(7) Install the lower stabilizer link at the lower
control arm. Tighten the bolt to 136 N´m (100 ft.lbs.)
(Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/STABILIZER
LINK - INSTALLATION).
(8) Install the right tire and wheel assembly.
(Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
(9) Lower the vehicle.
(10) Install the cruise control servo mounting nuts.
(11) Install the airbox (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/AIR
INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER ELEMENT -
INSTALLATION).
Fig. 5 SHOCK & CLEVIS ASSEMBLY
1 - FRONT CRADLE
2 - SPRING & SHOCK ASSEMBLY
3 - STEERING KNUCKLE
4 - CLEVIS BRACKET
5 - LOWER CONTROL ARM
2 - 12 FRONTKJ
SHOCK (Continued)