System Specifications

2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KSECTION System Specifications



Front Axle - 186FIA:




Front Axle - 186FIA:





FRONT AXLE - 186FIA
Pinion Gear Nut 216 Nm (160 ft. lbs.)
Ring Gear Bolts 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)

Pinion Gear Rotating Torque:
Original Bearings 1 - 2.25 Nm (10 - 20 in. lbs.)
New Bearings 1.69 - 2.82 Nm (15 - 25 in. lbs.)






Rear Axle - 198RBI:




Rear Axle - 198RBI:





REAR AXLE - 198RBI
Retainer Nuts 47 - 75 Nm (35 - 55 ft. lbs.)
Pinion Gear Nut 271 Nm (200 ft. lbs.)
Ring Gear Bolts 129 - 142 Nm (95 - 105 ft. lbs.)
Pinion/Yoke Nut 200 Nm (200 ft. lbs.)


Pinion Gear Rotating Torque:
Original Bearings 1 - 2.25 Nm (10 - 20 in. lbs.)
New Bearings 1.69 - 2.82 Nm (15 - 25 in. lbs.)






Rear Axle - 8 1/4 Inch:




Rear Axle - 8 1/4 Inch:





REAR AXLE - 8 1/4 INCH
Differential Case Lock Screw 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.)
Pinion/Yoke Nut 285 Nm (210 ft. lbs.)
Ring Gear Bolts 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.)



Pinion Gear Rotating Torque:
Original Bearings 1 - 2 Nm (10 - 20 in. lbs.)
New Bearings 1 - 5 Nm (10 - 30 in. lbs.)

RENDER: 1.0x

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