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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2002LIBERTY LIMITED EDITION 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYSPECIFICATIONSCONNECTING ROD SPECIFICATIONS
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN K
Connecting Rod Specifications
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KSECTION Connecting Rod Specifications
CONNECTING ROD
Tightening Specifications
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) PLUS 90 degree turn
Dimensional Specifications
Bearing Clearance 0.010 - 0.048 mm (0.0004 - 0.0019 in.)
Side Clearance 0.10 - 0.35 mm (0.004 - 0.0138 in.)
Piston Pin Clearance 0.015 - 0.028 mm (0.0006 - 0.0011 in.)
Bearing Bore Out of Round 0.004 mm (0.0002 in.)
Total Weight (Less Bearing) 612 grams (21.588 ounces)
Tightening Specifications
Connecting Rod Cap Bolts 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) PLUS 90 degree turn
Dimensional Specifications
Bearing Clearance 0.010 - 0.048 mm (0.0004 - 0.0019 in.)
Side Clearance 0.10 - 0.35 mm (0.004 - 0.0138 in.)
Piston Pin Clearance 0.015 - 0.028 mm (0.0006 - 0.0011 in.)
Bearing Bore Out of Round 0.004 mm (0.0002 in.)
Total Weight (Less Bearing) 612 grams (21.588 ounces)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.