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2008 Jeep Liberty 4WD V6-3.7L
Engine Specifications
2008 Jeep Liberty 4WD V6-3.7LSECTION Engine Specifications
Main Bearing Cap Torque And Sequence
NOTE: Lubricate the bedplate retaining bolts with clean engine oil prior to installation.
Tighten Bedplate Retaining Bolts as follows in sequence shown.
Step 1 Hand tighten bolts 1D,1G and 1F until the bedplate contacts the block.
Step 2 Tighten bolts 1A - 1J to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
Step 3 Tighten bolts 1 - 8 to 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs.)
Step 4 Turn bolts 1 - 8 an additional 90°.
Step 5 Tighten bolts A - E to 27 Nm ( 20 ft. lbs.).
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Torque
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap
Step 1 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 tighten additional 90°
Crankshaft Pulley Torque
Crankshaft Damper Bolt 175Nm (130 ft. lbs.)
NOTE: Lubricate the bedplate retaining bolts with clean engine oil prior to installation.
Tighten Bedplate Retaining Bolts as follows in sequence shown.
Step 1 Hand tighten bolts 1D,1G and 1F until the bedplate contacts the block.
Step 2 Tighten bolts 1A - 1J to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
Step 3 Tighten bolts 1 - 8 to 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs.)
Step 4 Turn bolts 1 - 8 an additional 90°.
Step 5 Tighten bolts A - E to 27 Nm ( 20 ft. lbs.).
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Torque
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap
Step 1 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.)
Step 2 tighten additional 90°
Crankshaft Pulley Torque
Crankshaft Damper Bolt 175Nm (130 ft. lbs.)
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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.