drain bolt JEEP LIBERTY 2002 KJ / 1.G Owner's Guide

Possible indications of the cylinder head gasket
leaking between a cylinder and an adjacent water
jacket are:
²Engine overheating
²Loss of coolant
²Excessive steam (white smoke) emitting from
exhaust
²Coolant foaming
CYLINDER-TO-CYLINDER LEAKAGE TEST
To determine if an engine cylinder head gasket is
leaking between adjacent cylinders, follow the proce-
dures in Cylinder Compression Pressure Test (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). An
engine cylinder head gasket leaking between adja-
cent cylinders will result in approximately a 50±70%
reduction in compression pressure.
CYLINDER-TO-WATER JACKET LEAKAGE TEST
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING WITH COOLANT PRES-
SURE CAP REMOVED.
VISUAL TEST METHOD
With the engine cool, remove the coolant pressure
cap. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until
thermostat opens.
If a large combustion/compression pressure leak
exists, bubbles will be visible in the coolant.
COOLING SYSTEM TESTER METHOD
WARNING: WITH COOLING SYSTEM TESTER IN
PLACE, PRESSURE WILL BUILD UP FAST. EXCES-
SIVE PRESSURE BUILT UP, BY CONTINUOUS
ENGINE OPERATION, MUST BE RELEASED TO A
SAFE PRESSURE POINT. NEVER PERMIT PRES-
SURE TO EXCEED 138 kPa (20 psi).
Install Cooling System Tester 7700 or equivalent to
pressure cap neck. Start the engine and observe the
tester's pressure gauge. If gauge pulsates with every
power stroke of a cylinder a combustion pressure
leak is evident.
CHEMICAL TEST METHOD
Combustion leaks into the cooling system can also
be checked by using Bloc-Chek Kit C-3685-A or
equivalent. Perform test following the procedures
supplied with the tool kit.
REMOVAL - CYLINDER HEAD
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release procedure
before attempting any repairs.(Refer to 14 -FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - SPECIFICA-
TIONS)
(2) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(3) Drain cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(4) Remove air filter housing and inlet tube.
(5) Remove intake manifold.
(6) Remove heater tube support bracket from cyl-
inder head.
(7) Disconnect radiator upper and heater supply
hoses from water outlet connections.
(8) Remove accessory drive belts. (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL)
(9) Raise vehicle and remove exhaust pipe from
manifold.
(10) Remove power steering pump and set aside.
Do not disconnect lines.
(11) Remove accessory drive bracket
(12) Remove ignition coil and wires from engine.
(13) Disconnect cam sensor and fuel injector wir-
ing connectors.
(14) Remove timing belt and camshaft sprockets.
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING
BELT/CHAIN AND SPROCKETS - REMOVAL)
(15) Remove timing belt idler pulley and rear tim-
ing belt cover. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIM-
ING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN COVER(S) -
REMOVAL)
(16) Remove cylinder head cover. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - REMOVAL)
(17) Remove camshafts (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLINDER HEAD/CAMSHAFT(S) - REMOVAL).
NOTE: Identify rocker arm position to ensure cor-
rect re-installation in original position, if reused.
(18) Remove rocker arms. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
CYLINDER HEAD/ROCKER ARMS - REMOVAL).
(19) Remove cylinder head bolts in REVERSE
sequence of tightening.
(20) Remove cylinder head from engine block.
(21) Inspect and clean cylinder head. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - INSPECTION) (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD - CLEANING)
CLEANING
To ensure engine gasket sealing, proper surface
preparation must be performed, especially with the
use of aluminum engine components and multi-layer
steel cylinder head gaskets.
NOTE: Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gaskets require
a scratch free sealing surface.
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CYLINDER HEAD (Continued)

OPERATION
The crankshaft transfers force generated by com-
bustion within the cylinder to the flywheel or flex-
plate.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - CRANKSHAFT END
PLAY
(1) Using Dial Indicator C-3339 and Mounting
Post L-4438, attach to front of engine, locating probe
perpendicular on nose of crankshaft (Fig. 40).
(2) Move crankshaft all the way to the rear of its
travel.
(3) Zero the dial indicator.
(4) Move crankshaft all the way to the front and
read the dial indicator. Refer to Engine Specifica-
tions.
REMOVAL
NOTE: Crankshaft can not be removed when engine
is in vehicle.
(1) Remove engine assembly from vehicle. (Refer to
9 - ENGINE - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove flex plate and crankshaft rear oil seal.
(3) Mount engine on a repair stand.
(4) Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
(5) Remove the oil pan. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LU-
BRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL)
(6) Remove the timing belt covers. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT / CHAIN
COVER(S) - REMOVAL)(7) Remove the timing belt. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
VALVE TIMING/TIMING BELT/CHAIN AND
SPROCKETS - REMOVAL)
(8) Remove the oil pump. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
LUBRICATION/OIL PUMP - REMOVAL)
(9) Remove balance shafts and housing assembly.
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/VALVE TIMING/BALANCE
SHAFT - REMOVAL)
(10) Remove all bedplate bolts from the engine
block (Fig. 41).
(11) Using a mallet gently tap the bedplate loose
from the engine block dowel pins.
CAUTION: Do not pry up on one side of the bed-
plate. Damage may occur to cylinder block to bed-
plate alignment and thrust bearing.
(12) Bedplate should be removed evenly from the
cylinder block dowel pins to prevent damage to the
dowel pins and thrust bearing.
(13) Lift out crankshaft from cylinder block. Do
not damage the main bearings or journals when
removing the crankshaft.
Fig. 39 Crankshaft - Typical
1 - MAIN BEARING JOURNALS
2 - COUNTER BALANCE WEIGHTS
Fig. 40 CHECKING CRANKSHAFT END PLAY
Fig. 41 Bedplate Bolt Tightenening Sequence
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CRANKSHAFT (Continued)

(3) Screw oil filter on until the gasket contacts
base. Tighten to 21 N´m (15 ft. lbs.).
OIL PAN
REMOVAL
(1) Remove air cleaner assembly.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist and drain engine oil.
(3) Loosen the engine mount thru bolts.
(4) Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold.
(5) Remove structural collar, if equipped.
(6) Remove front axle mounting bolts, and lower
axle as far possible, if equipped.
(7) Using suitable jack, raise engine as needed.
(8) Remove oil pan attaching bolts.
(9) Remove oil pan.
(10) Clean oil pan and all gasket surfaces.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the oil pan gasket to the block.
(2) Apply a 3MM (1/8 inch) bead of MopartEngine
RTV at the oil pump to engine block parting line
(Fig. 80).
(3) Install pan and tighten the screws to 12 N´m
(105 in. lbs.).
(4) Lower engine, and remove jack.
(5) Tighten engine mount thru bolts.
(6) Raise the front axle into position, and reinstall
front axle mounting bolts. If equipped.
(7) Reconnect exhaust pipe to manifold.
(8) Install structural collar, if equipped.
(9) Lower vehicle.(10) Fill engine crankcase with proper oil to cor-
rect level.
(11) Reinstall air cleaner assembly.
OIL PRESSURE SENSOR/
SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The 3±wire, electrical/mechanical engine oil pres-
sure sensor (sending unit) is located in an engine oil
pressure gallery.
OPERATION
The oil pressure sensor uses three circuits. They
are:
²A 5±volt power supply from the Powertrain Con-
trol Module (PCM)
²A sensor ground through the PCM's sensor
return
²A signal to the PCM relating to engine oil pres-
sure
The oil pressure sensor has a 3±wire electrical
function very much like the Manifold Absolute Pres-
sure (MAP) sensor. Meaning different pressures
relate to different output voltages.
A 5±volt supply is sent to the sensor from the PCM
to power up the sensor. The sensor returns a voltage
signal back to the PCM relating to engine oil pres-
sure. This signal is then transferred (bussed) to the
Fig. 79 2.4 OIL FILTERFig. 80 OIL PAN GASKET INSTALLATION
1 - SEALER LOCATION
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OIL FILTER (Continued)

REMOVAL
BALANCE SHAFTS
(1) Drain engine oil.
(2) Remove the oil pan. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/LU-
BRICATION/OIL PAN - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove chain cover, guide and tensioner (Fig.
107). Also see Carrier Assembly Removal for service
procedures requiring only temporary relocation of
assembly.
(4) Remove gear cover retaining stud (double
ended to also retain chain guide). Remove cover and
balance shaft gears (Fig. 107).
(5) Remove balance shaft gear, chain sprocket
retaining screws, and crankshaft chain sprocket.
Remove chain and sprocket assembly (Fig. 108).
Using two wide pry bars, work the sprocket back and
forth until it is off the shaft.(6) Remove carrier gear cover and balance shafts
(Fig. 109).
(7) Remove four carrier to crankcase attaching
bolts to separate carrier from engine bedplate.
BALANCE SHAFT CARRIER
The following components will remain intact dur-
ing carrier removal. Gear cover, gears, balance shafts
and the rear cover (Fig. 110).
(1) Remove chain cover and driven balance shaft
chain sprocket screw.
(2) Loosen tensioner pivot and adjusting screws,
move driven balance shaft inboard through driven
chain sprocket. Sprocket will hang in lower chain
loop.
(3) Remove carrier to crankcase attaching bolts to
remove carrier.
Fig. 106 Balance Shafts and Carrier Assembly
1 - SPROCKET 7 - GEARS
2 - TENSIONER 8 - GEAR COVER
3 - PLUG 9 - CHAIN COVER
4 - CARRIER 10 - SPROCKET
5 - REAR COVER 11 - GUIDE
6 - BALANCE SHAFTS 12 - CHAIN
9s - 60 ENGINEKJ
BALANCE SHAFT (Continued)

of the firing of the fuel injectors. It isnot usedas a
fuel pressure regulator. The fuel pressure regulator is
not mountedto the fuel rail on any engine. It is
located on the fuel tank mounted fuel pump module.
Refer to Fuel Pressure Regulator for additional infor-
mation.
The fuel rail is not repairable.
A quick-connect fitting with a safety latch is used
to attach the fuel line to the fuel rail.
3.7L
High pressure fuel from the fuel pump is routed to
the fuel rail. The fuel rail then supplies the neces-
sary fuel to each individual fuel injector.
A quick-connect fitting with a safety latch is used
to attach the fuel line to the fuel rail.
The fuel rail is not repairable.
REMOVAL
2.4L
WARNING: THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER CON-
STANT PRESSURE EVEN WITH ENGINE OFF.
BEFORE SERVICING FUEL RAIL, FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE MUST BE RELEASED.
The fuel rail can be removed without removing the
intake manifold if the following procedures are fol-
lowed.(1) Remove fuel tank filler tube cap.
(2) Perform Fuel System Pressure Release Proce-
dure.
(3) Remove negative battery cable at battery.
(4) Remove air duct at throttle body.
(5) Disconnect fuel line latch clip and fuel line at
fuel rail. A special tool will be necessary for fuel line
disconnection. Refer to Quick-Connect Fittings.
(6) Remove necessary vacuum lines at throttle
body.
(7) Drain engine coolant and remove thermostat
and thermostat housing.
(8) Remove PCV hose and valve at valve cover.
(9) Remove 3 upper intake manifold mounting
bolts (Fig. 35), but only loosen 2 lower bolts about 2
turns.
(10) Disconnect 2 main engine harness connectors
at rear of intake manifold (Fig. 34).
(11) Disconnect 2 injection wiring harness clips at
harness mounting bracket (Fig. 35).
(12) Disconnect electrical connectors at all 4 fuel
injectors. To remove connector refer to (Fig. 37). Push
red colored slider away from injector (1). While push-
ing slider, depress tab (2) and remove connector (3)
from injector. The factory fuel injection wiring har-
ness is numerically tagged (INJ 1, INJ 2, etc.) for
injector position identification. If harness is not
tagged, note wiring location before removal.
(13) Remove 2 injection rail mounting bolts (Fig.
31).
Fig. 34 MAP SENSOR LOCATION-2.4L
1 - REAR OF INTAKE MANIFOLD
2 - MAP SENSOR
3 - ALIGNMENT PIN
4 - MOUNTING BOLT (TORX)
5 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
6 - MAIN ENGINE HARNESS CONNECTORS
Fig. 35 FUEL RAIL MOUNTING-2.4L
1 - FUEL RAIL
2 - INJECTION HARNESS CLIPS
3 - LOWER MOUNTING HOLES
4 - UPPER MOUNTING HOLES
5 - INTAKE MANIFOLD
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FUEL RAIL (Continued)

(11) Remove module lockring (Fig. 40) using a
brass drift and hammer (counter-clockwise).
(12) Carefully lift upper section of pump module
from fuel tank a few inches(lift upper section
from tank very slowly until rubber gasket can
be retained. If not, gasket will fall into fuel
tank).
(13) Using an approved gas holding tank, drain
fuel tank through fuel pump module opening.
Tank Removal
(1) After draining tank, temporarily place upper
section of fuel pump module back into fuel tank.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) If equipped, remove fuel tank skid plate and
tow hooks. Certain equipment packages will also
require removal of the trailer hitch. Refer to Tow
Hooks, Trailer Hitch or Skid Plate in 23, Body for
removal/installation procedures.
(4) Disconnect fuel filter ground strap.
(5) Disconnect fuel filter outlet line from body
retention clip located on frame near front/center of
tank (Fig. 41). Place a small screwdriver into side of
clip and twist for removal. Also disconnect Leak
Detection Pump (LDP) line (Fig. 41) from this clip.(6) Remove both 3/4º hoses at sides of Leak Detec-
tion Pump (LDP) (Fig. 41).
(7) Disconnect 3/4º flow management valve hose
(Fig. 41) at EVAP canister.
(8) Remove fuel fill hose clamp (Fig. 42) at fuel
tank, and disconnect hose from fuel tank.
(9) A third fuel line is attached to bottom of fuel
filter. The disconnection point (quick-connect fitting)
for this 3rd line is approximately 1 foot from front of
tank towards front of vehicle (Fig. 41). Clean connec-
tion point before disconnection. Disconnect by press-
ing on tabs at side of quick-connect fitting. Also
disconnect LDP vent line near this same point.
(10) Disconnect 2 vacuum/vent hoses from plastic
retention clip at left/front of fuel tank line (Fig. 41).
(11) Support tank with a hydraulic jack.
(12) Remove 4 fuel tank strap bolts (Fig. 41) (2 at
front of tank; 2 at rear of tank), and remove both
tank support straps (Fig. 41).
(13) Carefully lower tank a few inches and discon-
nect electrical connector at top of LDP (Fig. 43). To
disconnect electrical connector: Push upward on red
colored tab to unlock. Push on black colored tab
while removing connector.
Fig. 40 TOP OF FUEL PUMP MODULE
1 - LOCK RING
2 - ALIGNMENT NOTCH
3 - FUEL FILTER FITTINGS (2)
4 - ORVR SYSTEM HOSE AND CLAMP
5 - FLOW MANAGEMENT VALVE
6 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
7 - LEAK DETECTION PUMP
8 - FUEL TANK CHECK (CONTROL) VALVE
9 - FUEL PUMP MODULE (UPPER SECTION)Fig. 41 FRONT OF FUEL TANK
1 - TANK MOUNTING BOLTS (4)
2 - TANK MOUNTING STRAPS (2)
3 - LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP)
4 - BODY RETENTION CLIP (CENTER)
5 - LDP HOSES
6 - HOSE TO FUEL MANAGEMENT VALVE
7 - BODY RETENTION CLIP (LEFT/FRONT)
8 - QUICK-CONECT FITTING
9 - LDP LINE
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FUEL TANK (Continued)