2002 JEEP LIBERTY Workshop Manual

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual CHARGING SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
CHARGING SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION.........................22
OPERATION...........................22
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - CHARGING
SYSTEM.......................

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual ²the voltmeter (if equipped) does not register
properly
²an undercharged or overcharged battery condi-
tion occurs.
Remember that an undercharged battery is often
caused by:
²accessories being left

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual SPECIAL TOOLS
BATTERY TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
The Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) is attached
to the battery tray located under the battery.
OPERATION
The BTS is used to determine the battery

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual GENERATOR
DESCRIPTION
The generator is belt-driven by the engine using a
serpentine type drive belt. It is serviced only as a
complete assembly. If the generator fails for any rea-
son, the entire ass

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual INSTALLATION
Gasoline Powered Engines
(1) 2.4L Engine: Position generator to engine and
install 2 mounting bolts. Refer to torque specifica-
tions.
(2) 3.7L Engine: Position generator to engine and
in

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual OPERATION
The generator decoupler is used only with
certain engines.The decoupler (Fig. 5). is a one-
way clutch designed to help reduce belt tension fluc-
tuation, vibration, reduce fatigue loads, im

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual Fig. 7 GENERATOR DECOUPLER PULLEY (LITENS)
1 - DECOUPLER (LITENS)
2 - HEX OPENING
Fig. 8 #8823 (VM.1048) TOOL AND INA DECOUPLER
1 - INA DECOUPLER
2 - TOOL #8823 (VM.1048)
Fig. 9 END OF GENERATOR SHAFT

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JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Workshop Manual Litens Decoupler
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.(2) Remove generator and accessory drive belt.
Refer to Generator Removal.
(3) Position Special Tool #8433 (Fig. 13) into
decoupler. Align to hex