
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DECODING CHART
POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 Country of Origin 1 = United States
2 Make J = Jeep
3 Vehicle Type 4 = MPV W/O Side Airbags.
8 = MPV With Side Airbags.
4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating F = 4001 - 5000 lbs.
G = 5001 - 6000 lbs.
5 Vehicle Line K = Liberty 4X2 (LHD)
L = Liberty 4X4 (LHD)
M = Cherokee 4X4 (RHD)
6 Series 3 = Liberty Renegade
4 = Liberty Sport/Cherokee Sport
5 = Liberty Limited/Cherokee Limited
7 Body Style 8 = Sport Utility - 4 Door
8 Engine K = 3.7L 6 cyl MPI Gasoline
1 = 2.4L 4 cyl MPI Gasoline
7 = 2.5L 4 cyl Diesel
9 Check Digit 0 through 9 or X
10 Model Year 2=2002
11 Assembly Plant W = Toledo North Assembly Plant
12 thru 17 Vehicle Build Sequence
VEHICLE SAFETY
CERTIFICATION LABEL
DESCRIPTION
A vehicle safety certification label (Fig. 6) is
attached to every DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehi-
cle. The label certifies that the vehicle conforms to all
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
The label also lists:
²Month and year of vehicle manufacture.
²Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The gross
front and rear axle weight ratings (GAWR's) arebased on a minimum rim size and maximum cold tire
inflation pressure.
²Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
²Type of vehicle.
²Bar code.
²Month, Day and Hour (MDH) of final assembly.
²Paint and Trim codes.
²Country of origin.
The label is located above the door hinge on the
driver-side A-pillar.
Fig. 6 Vehicle Safety Certification LabelÐTypical
KJINTRODUCTION 9
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (Continued)

TIRES
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - TIRES
Tires are designed and engineered for each specific
vehicle. They provide the best overall performance
for normal operation. The ride and handling charac-
teristics match the vehicle's requirements. With
proper care they will give excellent reliability, trac-
tion, skid resistance, and tread life.
Driving habits have more effect on tire life than
any other factor. Careful drivers will obtain in most
cases, much greater mileage than severe use or care-
less drivers. A few of the driving habits which will
shorten the life of any tire are:
²Rapid acceleration
²Severe brake applications
²High speed driving
²Excessive speeds on turns
²Striking curbs and other obstacles
Radial-ply tires are more prone to irregular tread
wear. It is important to follow the tire rotation inter-
val,(Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS - STANDARD
PROCEDURE). This will help to achieve a greater
tread life.
TIRE IDENTIFICATION
Tire type, size, aspect ratio and speed rating are
encoded in the letters and numbers imprinted on the
side wall of the tire. Refer to the chart to decipher
the tire identification code (Fig. 11).
Performance tires have a speed rating letter after
the aspect ratio number.
LETTER SPEED RATING
S 180 km/h (112 mph)
T 190 km/h (118 mph)
U 200 km/h (124 mph)
H 210 km/h (130 mph)
V 240 km/h (149 mph)
W 270 km/h (168 mph)
Y 300 km/h (186 mph)
The speed rating is not always printed on the tire
sidewall.
TIRE CHAINS
Tire snow chains may be used oncertainmodels.
Refer to the Owner's Manual for more information.
DESCRIPTION - RADIAL-PLY TIRES
Radial-ply tires improve handling, tread life and
ride quality, and decrease rolling resistance.
Radial-ply tires must always be used in sets of
four. Under no circumstances should they be used on
the front only. They may be mixed with temporary
spare tires when necessary. A maximum speed of 50
MPH is recommended while a temporary spare is in
use.
Radial-ply tires have the same load-carrying capac-
ity as other types of tires of the same size. They also
use the same recommended inflation pressures.
The use of oversized tires, either in the front or
rear of the vehicle, can cause vehicle drive train fail-
ure. This could also cause inaccurate wheel speed
signals when the vehicle is equipped with Anti-Lock
Brakes.
The use of tires from different manufactures on the
same vehicle is NOT recommended. The proper tire
pressure should be maintained on all four tires.
DESCRIPTION - SPARE TIRE &TEMPORARY
The temporary spare tire is designed for emer-
gency use only. The original tire should be repaired
or replaced at the first opportunity, then reinstalled.
Do not exceed speeds of 50 M.P.H. when using the
temporary spare tire. Refer to Owner's Manual for
complete details.
Fig. 11 Tire Identification
22 - 6 TIRES/WHEELSKJ

DESCRIPTION - REPLACEMENT TIRES
The original equipment tires provide a proper bal-
ance of many characteristics such as:
²Ride
²Noise
²Handling
²Durability
²Tread life
²Traction
²Rolling resistance
²Speed capability
It is recommended that tires equivalent to the orig-
inal equipment tires be used when replacement is
needed.
Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may
adversely affect the safety and handling of the vehi-
cle.
The use of oversize tires may cause interference
with vehicle components. Under extremes of suspen-
sion and steering travel, interference with vehicle
components may cause tire damage.
WARNING: FAILURE TO EQUIP THE VEHICLE WITH
TIRES HAVING ADEQUATE SPEED CAPABILITY
CAN RESULT IN SUDDEN TIRE FAILURE.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - TIRE INFLATION
Under inflation will cause rapid shoulder wear, tire
flexing, and possible tire failure (Fig. 12).
Over inflation will cause rapid center wear and
loss of the tire's ability to cushion shocks (Fig. 13).
Improper inflation can cause:
²Uneven wear patterns²Reduced tread life
²Reduced fuel economy
²Unsatisfactory ride
²Vehicle drift
For proper tire pressure specification refer to the
Tire Inflation Pressure Chart provided with the vehi-
cle.
Tire pressures have been chosen to provide safe
operation, vehicle stability, and a smooth ride. Tire
pressure should be checked cold once a month. The
spare tire pressure should be check at least twice
annually. Tire pressure decreases as the ambient
temperature drops. Check tire pressure frequently
when ambient temperature varies widely.
Inflation pressures specified on the placards are
cold inflation pressure. The vehicle must sit for at
least 3 hours to obtain the correct cold inflation pres-
sure reading. Or driven less than one mile after sit-
ting for 3 hours. Tire inflation pressures may
increase from 2 to 6 pounds per square inch (psi)
during operation, due to increased tire temperature.
WARNING: OVER OR UNDER INFLATED TIRES CAN
AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND TREAD WEAR.
THIS MAY CAUSE THE TIRE TO FAIL SUDDENLY,
RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Fig. 12 Under Inflation
1 - THIN TIRE THREAD AREAS
Fig. 13 Over Inflation Wear
1 - THIN TIRE THREAD AREA
KJTIRES/WHEELS 22 - 7
TIRES (Continued)

HVAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY WINDOW
DEFOGGER FUNCTION - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING, REAR..................8G-9
HVAC HOUSING - ASSEMBLY...........24-34
HVAC HOUSING - DISASSEMBLY........24-34
HVAC HOUSING - INSTALLATION........24-34
HVAC HOUSING - REMOVAL............24-33
HYDRAULIC LASH ADJUSTER -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..........9-19,9-30
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TEST -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.............21-79
HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS, SCHEMATICS
AND DIAGRAMS....................21-100
HYDROMETER TEST - STANDARD
PROCEDURE........................8F-11
IDENTIFICATION - DESCRIPTION,
FASTENER.........................Intro.-1
IDENTIFICATION AND INFORMATION -
DESCRIPTION, SECTION.............8W-01-6
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER -
DESCRIPTION, VEHICLE..............Intro.-8
IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR -
DESCRIPTION.......................14-35
IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR -
INSTALLATION.......................14-36
IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR -
OPERATION.........................14-35
IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR - REMOVAL . . 14-36
IDLER SHAFT - INSTALLATION...........9-77
IDLER SHAFT - REMOVAL...............9-77
IGNITION CIRCUIT SENSE -
DESCRIPTION.........................8E-13
IGNITION CIRCUIT SENSE - OPERATION . . 8E-15
IGNITION COIL - DESCRIPTION...........8I-9
IGNITION COIL - INSTALLATION.........8I-10
IGNITION COIL - OPERATION.............8I-9
IGNITION COIL - REMOVAL.............8I-10
IGNITION COIL CAPACITOR -
DESCRIPTION........................8I-16
IGNITION COIL CAPACITOR -
INSTALLATION.......................8I-16
IGNITION COIL CAPACITOR - OPERATION . . 8I-16
IGNITION COIL CAPACITOR - REMOVAL . . . 8I-16
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE, 2.4L.........8I-2
IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE, 3.7L V-6.....8I-3
IGNITION CONTROL - DESCRIPTION.......8I-1
IGNITION CONTROL - OPERATION.........8I-1
IGNITION SWITCH - DESCRIPTION........19-8
IGNITION SWITCH - DESCRIPTION,
KEY-IN.............................19-10
IGNITION SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING............................19-8
IGNITION SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, KEY-IN.....................19-10
IGNITION SWITCH INSTALLATION,
INSTALLATION........................19-9
IGNITION SWITCH REMOVAL, REMOVAL . . . 19-9
IGNITION SYSTEM - TORQUE............8I-3
IGNITION TIMING - SPECIFICATIONS......8I-2
IGNITION-OFF DRAW TEST - STANDARD
PROCEDURE........................8F-14
ILLUMINATION BULB - INSTALLATION,
COMPASS MINI-TRIP
.................8L-75
ILLUMINATION BULB - INSTALLATION,
HEATER-A/C CONTROL
................8L-78
ILLUMINATION BULB - INSTALLATION,
TRANSMISSION RANGE INDICATOR
......8L-83
ILLUMINATION BULB - REMOVAL,
COMPASS MINI-TRIP
.................8L-74
ILLUMINATION BULB - REMOVAL,
HEATER-A/C CONTROL
................8L-78
ILLUMINATION BULB - REMOVAL,
TRANSMISSION RANGE INDICATOR
......8L-82
IMMOBILIZER MODULE - DESCRIPTION,
SENTRY KEY
........................8E-15
IMMOBILIZER MODULE - INSTALLATION,
SENTRY KEY
........................8E-18
IMMOBILIZER MODULE - OPERATION,
SENTRY KEY
........................8E-16
IMMOBILIZER MODULE - REMOVAL,
SENTRY KEY
........................8E-17
IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE -
DESCRIPTION, SIDE
..................8O-43
IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE -
INSTALLATION, SIDE
.................8O-45
IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE -
OPERATION, SIDE
....................8O-43IMPACT AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE -
REMOVAL, SIDE.....................8O-44
IMPACT SENSOR - DESCRIPTION,
FRONT.............................8O-21
IMPACT SENSOR - INSTALLATION,
FRONT.............................8O-22
IMPACT SENSOR - OPERATION, FRONT . . . 8O-21
IMPACT SENSOR - REMOVAL, FRONT....8O-22
INCORRECT FLUID LEVEL - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING, EFFECTS OF............21-125
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, ABS........8J-11
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, AIRBAG.....8J-12
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, BRAKE/
PARK BRAKE........................8J-13
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, CHARGING . . . 8J-15
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, COOLANT
LOW...............................8J-15
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, CRUISE.....8J-16
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, DOOR AJAR . . 8J-17
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, FOUR LOW
MODE.............................8J-29
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, FRONT FOG
LAMP..............................8J-19
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, FULL TIME . . . 8J-29
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, GATE AJAR . . 8J-20
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, GLASS
AJAR..............................8J-21
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, HIGH BEAM . . 8J-22
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, LOW FUEL . . . 8J-22
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, LOW OIL
PRESSURE..........................8J-23
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, OVERDRIVE
OFF ...............................8J-26
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, PART TIME . . 8J-29
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, REAR FOG
LAMP..............................8J-27
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, SEATBELT . . . 8J-27
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, SECURITY . . . 8J-28
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, SKIS........8J-31
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, TRANS
TEMP..............................8J-33
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, TURN
SIGNAL............................8J-34
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, WAIT-TO-
START .............................8J-35
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, WASHER
FLUID..............................8J-35
INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, WATER-IN-
FUEL..............................8J-37
INDICATOR - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
BRAKE.............................8J-14
INDICATOR - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
WASHER FLUID......................8J-36
INDICATOR - OPERATION, ABS..........8J-11
INDICATOR - OPERATION, AIRBAG.......8J-12
INDICATOR - OPERATION, BRAKE/PARK
BRAKE.............................8J-13
INDICATOR - OPERATION, CHARGING....8J-15
INDICATOR - OPERATION, COOLANT
LOW...............................8J-16
INDICATOR - OPERATION, CRUISE.......8J-17
INDICATOR - OPERATION, DOOR AJAR . . . 8J-17
INDICATOR - OPERATION, FOUR LOW
MODE.............................8J-30
INDICATOR - OPERATION, FRONT FOG
LAMP..............................8J-19
INDICATOR - OPERATION, FULL TIME....8J-30
INDICATOR - OPERATION, GATE AJAR....8J-20
INDICATOR - OPERATION, GLASS AJAR . . . 8J-21
INDICATOR - OPERATION, HIGH BEAM
....8J-22
INDICATOR - OPERATION, LOW FUEL
.....8J-22
INDICATOR - OPERATION, LOW OIL
PRESSURE
..........................8J-23
INDICATOR - OPERATION, OVERDRIVE
OFF
...............................8J-26
INDICATOR - OPERATION, PART TIME
....8J-29
INDICATOR - OPERATION, REAR FOG
LAMP
..............................8J-27
INDICATOR - OPERATION, SEATBELT
.....8J-28
INDICATOR - OPERATION, SECURITY
.....8J-28
INDICATOR - OPERATION, SKIS
.........8J-31
INDICATOR - OPERATION, TRANS TEMP
. . 8J-34
INDICATOR - OPERATION, TURN SIGNAL
. . 8J-34
INDICATOR - OPERATION, WAIT-TO-
START
.............................8J-35
INDICATOR - OPERATION, WASHER
FLUID
..............................8J-36INDICATOR - OPERATION, WATER-IN-
FUEL..............................8J-37
INDICATOR ILLUMINATION BULB -
INSTALLATION, TRANSMISSION
RANGE.............................8L-83
INDICATOR ILLUMINATION BULB -
REMOVAL, TRANSMISSION RANGE......8L-82
INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - DESCRIPTION,
MALFUNCTION.......................8J-24
INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - OPERATION,
MALFUNCTION.......................8J-24
INDICATOR TEST - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, BUILT-IN................8F-10
INDICATORS - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, TREAD WEAR................22-8
INFLATION - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
TIRE................................22-7
INITIAL OPERATION - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, POWER STEERING
PUMP.............................19-18
INITIALIZATION - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, SKIS....................8Q-8
INJECTION - DESCRIPTION, FUEL........14-29
INJECTOR - DESCRIPTION, FUEL........14-33
INJECTOR - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
FUEL..............................14-33
INJECTOR - OPERATION, FUEL..........14-33
INLET FILTER - INSTALLATION..........14-28
INLET FILTER - REMOVAL..............14-28
INPUT - OPERATION, ASD SENSE - PCM . . . 8I-4
INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - ASSEMBLY . 21-138
INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY -
DESCRIPTION......................21-133
INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY -
DISASSEMBLY......................21-135
INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - OPERATION . 21-135
INPUT SPEED SENSOR - DESCRIPTION . . 21-143
INPUT SPEED SENSOR - INSTALLATION . 21-143
INPUT SPEED SENSOR - OPERATION....21-143
INPUT SPEED SENSOR - REMOVAL.....21-143
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - ASSEMBLY.....8J-10
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - DESCRIPTION . . . 8J-2
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING........................8J-7
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - DISASSEMBLY . . . 8J-9
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - INSTALLATION . . 8J-11
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - OPERATION.....8J-4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - REMOVAL......8J-9
INSTRUMENT PANEL ANTENNA CABLE -
INSTALLATION.......................8A-8
INSTRUMENT PANEL ANTENNA CABLE -
REMOVAL...........................8A-7
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY -
INSTALLATION......................23-151
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY -
REMOVAL.........................23-149
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL -
INSTALLATION......................23-154
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL -
REMOVAL.........................23-154
INSTRUMENT PANEL DRIVER SIDE
BEZELS - INSTALLATION..............23-154
INSTRUMENT PANEL DRIVER SIDE
BEZELS - REMOVAL.................23-153
INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP -
INSTALLATION
......................23-153
INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP -
REMOVAL
.........................23-153
INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER SIDE
BEZEL - INSTALLATION
...............23-154
INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER SIDE
BEZEL - REMOVAL
..................23-154
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER -
INSTALLATION
......................23-153
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER -
REMOVAL
.........................23-152
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
DESCRIPTION
.......................14-36
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
INSTALLATION
.......................14-38
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
OPERATION
.........................14-36
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
REMOVAL
..........................14-37
INTAKE MANIFOLD - DESCRIPTION
.......9-68
INTAKE MANIFOLD - INSTALLATION
.......9-69
INTAKE MANIFOLD - REMOVAL
..........9-68
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Description Group-Page Description Group-Page Description Group-Page

TANK - REMOVAL, FUEL...............14-25
TANK CHECK VALVE - DESCRIPTION,
FUEL..............................14-28
TANK CHECK VALVE - INSTALLATION,
FUEL..............................14-28
TANK CHECK VALVE - OPERATION, FUEL . . 14-28
TANK CHECK VALVE - REMOVAL, FUEL . . . 14-28
TANK SKID PLATE - INSTALLATION,
FUEL...............................13-9
TANK SKID PLATE - REMOVAL, FUEL......13-9
TASK MANAGER - DESCRIPTION........25-17
TASK MANAGER - OPERATION..........25-21
TCM QUICK LEARN - STANDARD
PROCEDURE........................8E-21
TEMP INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION,
TRANS.............................8J-33
TEMP INDICATOR - OPERATION, TRANS . . 8J-34
TEMP SENSOR - DESCRIPTION,
AMBIENT...........................8M-9
TEMP SENSOR - OPERATION, AMBIENT . . . 8M-9
TEMPERATURE GAUGE - DESCRIPTION,
ENGINE............................8J-18
TEMPERATURE GAUGE - OPERATION,
ENGINE............................8J-18
TEMPERATURE SENSOR - DESCRIPTION,
BATTERY...........................8F-24
TEMPERATURE SENSOR - DESCRIPTION,
ENGINE COOLANT.....................7-19
TEMPERATURE SENSOR - DESCRIPTION,
INTAKE AIR .........................14-36
TEMPERATURE SENSOR - DESCRIPTION,
TRANSMISSION.....................21-170
TEMPERATURE SENSOR - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING, AMBIENT...............8M-9
TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
INSTALLATION, BATTERY..............8F-24
TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
INSTALLATION, ENGINE COOLANT........7-21
TEMPERATURE SENSOR -
INSTALLATION, INTAKE AIR............14-38
TEMPERATURE SENSOR - OPERATION,
BATTERY...........................8F-24
TEMPERATURE SENSOR - OPERATION,
ENGINE COOLANT.....................7-20
TEMPERATURE SENSOR - OPERATION,
INTAKE AIR .........................14-36
TEMPERATURE SENSOR - OPERATION,
TRANSMISSION.....................21-170
TEMPERATURE SENSOR - REMOVAL,
BATTERY...........................8F-24
TEMPERATURE SENSOR - REMOVAL,
ENGINE COOLANT.....................7-20
TEMPERATURE SENSOR - REMOVAL,
INTAKE AIR .........................14-37
TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, AMBIENT.....8M-9
TENSIONER - DESCRIPTION, SEAT BELT . . 8O-36
TENSIONER - OPERATION, SEAT BELT....8O-36
TERMINAL - INSTALLATION.........8W-01-14
TERMINAL - REMOVAL.............8W-01-14
TEST - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, FUEL
PRESSURE LEAK DOWN................14-3
TEST - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, FUEL
PUMP AMPERAGE....................14-16
TEST - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, FUEL
PUMP CAPACITY.....................14-15
TEST - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, FUEL
PUMP PRESSURE....................14-15
TEST - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
HYDRAULIC PRESSURE...............21-79
TEST - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, ROAD . . . 8P-2
TEST - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
BUILT-IN INDICATOR..................8F-10
TEST - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
HYDROMETER.......................8F-11
TEST - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
IGNITION-OFF DRAW..................8F-14
TEST - STANDARD PROCEDURE, LOAD . . . 8F-12
TEST - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
OPEN-CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
...............8F-12
TEST - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
VERIFICATION
........................8O-8
TEST MODE - DESCRIPTION, CIRCUIT
ACTUATION
..........................25-2
TEST MODE - DESCRIPTION, STATE
DISPLAY
............................25-2
TESTER - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
USING MIDTRONICS ELECTRICAL
.......8F-15TETHER ANCHOR - DESCRIPTION, CHILD . 8O-13
TETHER ANCHOR - OPERATION, CHILD . . . 8O-13
THEFT SECURITY - DESCRIPTION,
VEHICLE............................8Q-1
THEFT SECURITY - OPERATION, VEHICLE . . 8Q-3
THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING, VEHICLE................8Q-6
THERMAL GUARD - DESCRIPTION.......8F-20
THERMAL GUARD - INSTALLATION......8F-20
THERMAL GUARD - OPERATION.........8F-20
THERMAL GUARD - REMOVAL..........8F-20
THERMOSTAT - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING............................7-21
THERMOSTAT - OPERATION, ENGINE
COOLANT............................7-21
THREAD REPAIR - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, ALUMINUM..............21-81
THREADED HOLE REPAIR -
DESCRIPTION......................Intro.-4
THREADS - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
REPAIR DAMAGED OR WORN............9-9
THROTTLE BODY - DESCRIPTION........14-43
THROTTLE BODY - INSTALLATION.......14-44
THROTTLE BODY - OPERATION.........14-43
THROTTLE BODY - REMOVAL...........14-43
THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE -
INSTALLATION.......................14-46
THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE - REMOVAL . . 14-45
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR -
DESCRIPTION.........................14-47
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR -
INSTALLATION.......................14-48
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR -
OPERATION.........................14-47
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR -
REMOVAL..........................14-47
TIE ROD END - INSTALLATION..........19-16
TIE ROD END - REMOVAL..............19-16
TIE ROD END REMOVAL TOOL, SPECIAL
TOOLS - OUTER.....................19-15
TIME INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, FULL . . . 8J-29
TIME INDICATOR - DESCRIPTION, PART . . 8J-29
TIME INDICATOR - OPERATION, FULL....8J-30
TIME INDICATOR - OPERATION, PART....8J-29
TIMING - DESCRIPTION, VALVE..........9-71
TIMING - OPERATION, VALVE............9-71
TIMING - SPECIFICATIONS, IGNITION......8I-2
TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) -
INSTALLATION........................9-76
TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) -
REMOVAL...........................9-74
TIMING CHAIN WEAR, STANDARD
PROCEDURE - MEASURING.............9-71
TIRE - INSTALLATION, SPARE...........22-9
TIRE - REMOVAL, SPARE...............22-8
TIRE INFLATION - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING............................22-7
TIRE NOISE OR VIBRATION - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING........................22-8
TIRE ROTATION - STANDARD
PROCEDURE.........................22-2
TIRE &TEMPORARY - DESCRIPTION,
SPARE..............................22-6
TIRE WEAR PATTERNS - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING........................22-8
TIRES - DESCRIPTION.................22-6
TIRES - DESCRIPTION, RADIAL-PLY.......22-6
TIRES - DESCRIPTION, REPLACEMENT....22-7
TIRES AND WHEEL RUNOUT -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..............22-1
TO GROUND - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
TESTING FOR A SHORT.............8W-01-9
TO GROUND ON FUSES POWERING
SEVERAL LOADS - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, TESTING FOR A SHORT . . 8W-01-9
TO USE WIRING DIAGRAMS -
DESCRIPTION, HOW................8W-01-1
TOE ADJUSTMENT - STANDARD
PROCEDURE..........................2-5
TOE ADJUSTMENT - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, CAMBER, CASTER..........2-5
TOOL, SPECIAL TOOLS - OUTER TIE
ROD END REMOVAL..................19-15
TOOLS - 3.7L ENGINE, SPECIAL
..........9-15
TOOLS - 8 1/4 AXLE, SPECIAL
...........3-98
TOOLS - BASE BRAKES, SPECIAL
.........5-7
TOOLS - BODY, SPECIAL
................23-5
TOOLS - COOLING, SPECIAL
.............7-14TOOLS - FRONT AXLE, SPECIAL..........3-34
TOOLS - FRONT SUSPENSION, SPECIAL....2-8
TOOLS - FUEL SYSTEM, SPECIAL........14-6
TOOLS - OUTER TIE ROD END REMOVAL
TOOL, SPECIAL......................19-15
TOOLS - POWER DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEMS, SPECIAL................8W-97-2
TOOLS - POWER STEERING PUMP,
SPECIAL...........................19-20
TOOLS - REAR AXLE, SPECIAL...........3-63
TOOLS - RFE TRANSMISSION, SPECIAL . . 21-120
TOOLS - STEERING COLUMN, SPECIAL....19-8
TOOLS - WIRING/TERMINAL, SPECIAL . 8W-01-10
TOOLS, BATTERY SYSTEM - SPECIAL.....8F-7
TOOLS, SPECIFICATIONS - SPECIAL....3-12,3-6
TOOLS, SPECIFICATIONS - SPECIAL......8F-24
TOP COVER - INSTALLATION,
INSTRUMENT PANEL.................23-153
TOP COVER - REMOVAL, INSTRUMENT
PANEL............................23-152
TORQUE - SPECIFICATIONS.............13-6
TORQUE CHART, SPECIFICATIONS . . 19-15,19-19,
19-8
TORQUE CHART, SPECIFICATIONS.....2-17,2-8
TORQUE CONVERTER - DESCRIPTION . . . 21-162
TORQUE CONVERTER - INSTALLATION . . . 21-167
TORQUE CONVERTER - OPERATION.....21-166
TORQUE CONVERTER - REMOVAL......21-167
TORQUE, EXCEPT DIESEL..............8F-23
TORQUE, GAS POWERED..............8F-38
TORQUE, IGNITION SYSTEM.............8I-3
TORQUE REFERENCES - DESCRIPTION . . Intro.-7
TORQUE, SPECIFICATIONS...............5-7
TORQUE, SPECIFICATIONS..............7-13
TORQUE, SPECIFICATIONS.............25-26
TORQUE, SPECIFICATIONS..............9-12
TORQUE, SPECIFICATIONS..............14-5
TORQUE, SPEED CONTROL.............8P-2
TOUCH-UP - DESCRIPTION, PAINT......23-163
TOW CONNECTOR - INSTALLATION,
TRAILER...........................8L-61
TOW CONNECTOR - REMOVAL, TRAILER . . 8L-61
TOW HOOK - INSTALLATION, FRONT......13-8
TOW HOOK - INSTALLATION, REAR.......13-8
TOW HOOK - REMOVAL, FRONT..........13-8
TOW HOOK - REMOVAL, REAR...........13-8
TOW RELAY - DESCRIPTION, TRAILER....8L-61
TOW RELAY - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
TRAILER...........................8L-62
TOW RELAY - INSTALLATION, TRAILER . . . 8L-64
TOW RELAY - OPERATION, TRAILER.....8L-62
TOW RELAY - REMOVAL, TRAILER.......8L-63
TOW WIRING - DESCRIPTION, TRAILER . . 8L-64
TOWING - STANDARD PROCEDURE........0-6
TRACK - DESCRIPTION, SEAT..........8N-15
TRACK - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
SEAT ..............................8N-16
TRACK - INSTALLATION, SEAT.........23-168
TRACK - INSTALLATION, SEAT..........8N-16
TRACK - OPERATION, SEAT............8N-15
TRACK - REMOVAL, SEAT.............23-168
TRACK - REMOVAL, SEAT..............8N-16
TRAC-LOK - ASSEMBLY, DIFFERENTIAL . . . 3-109,
3-77
TRAC-LOK - CLEANING, DIFFERENTIAL . . . 3-109,
3-77
TRAC-LOK - DISASSEMBLY,
DIFFERENTIAL...................3-107,3-75
TRAC-LOK - INSPECTION, DIFFERENTIAL . 3-109,
3-77
TRAC-LOKT- DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING . . 3-106,
3-74
TRAILER HITCH - INSTALLATION.........13-9
TRAILER HITCH - REMOVAL.............13-9
TRAILER TOW CONNECTOR -
INSTALLATION.......................8L-61
TRAILER TOW CONNECTOR - REMOVAL . . 8L-61
TRAILER TOW RELAY - DESCRIPTION....8L-61
TRAILER TOW RELAY - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING...........................8L-62
TRAILER TOW RELAY - INSTALLATION . . . 8L-64
TRAILER TOW RELAY - OPERATION......8L-62
TRAILER TOW RELAY - REMOVAL
.......8L-63
TRAILER TOW WIRING - DESCRIPTION
. . . 8L-64
TRANS COOLER - DESCRIPTION
.........7-32
TRANS TEMP INDICATOR -
DESCRIPTION
.......................8J-33
TRANS TEMP INDICATOR - OPERATION
. . . 8J-34
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DECODING CHART
POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 Country of Origin 1 = United States
2 Make J = Jeep
3 Vehicle Type 4 = MPV W/O Side Airbags.
8 = MPV With Side Airbags.
4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating F = 4001 - 5000 lbs.
G = 5001 - 6000 lbs.
5 Vehicle Line K = Liberty 4X2 (LHD)
L = Liberty 4X4 (LHD)
M = Cherokee 4X4 (RHD)
6 Series 3 = Liberty Renegade
4 = Liberty Sport/Cherokee Sport
5 = Liberty Limited/Cherokee Limited
7 Body Style 8 = Sport Utility - 4 Door
8 Engine K = 3.7L 6 cyl MPI Gasoline
1 = 2.4L 4 cyl MPI Gasoline
7 = 2.5L 4 cyl Diesel
9 Check Digit 0 through 9 or X
10 Model Year 2=2002
11 Assembly Plant W = Toledo North Assembly Plant
12 thru 17 Vehicle Build Sequence
VEHICLE SAFETY
CERTIFICATION LABEL
DESCRIPTION
A vehicle safety certification label (Fig. 6) is
attached to every DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehi-
cle. The label certifies that the vehicle conforms to all
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
The label also lists:
²Month and year of vehicle manufacture.
²Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The gross
front and rear axle weight ratings (GAWR's) arebased on a minimum rim size and maximum cold tire
inflation pressure.
²Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
²Type of vehicle.
²Bar code.
²Month, Day and Hour (MDH) of final assembly.
²Paint and Trim codes.
²Country of origin.
The label is located above the door hinge on the
driver-side A-pillar.
Fig. 6 Vehicle Safety Certification LabelÐTypical
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (Continued)