The 3000 Mile Oil Change: Oil changes are The Blood of your Liberty or any other Car , Stick To Changing your Oil every
3000 miles ..
Transmission fuild Changes . The Transmission fuild should be change 6ooo to 7000 Miles so if your on your second oil change
time to get your Transmission oil changed too
you should Check your Brake Fuild , Antifreeze , Steering fuilds , when ever you do your Oil Changes , Put Its always wise
to check Weekly . depend on weather conditions.
Spark Plugs:
REMOVAL
2.4L If spark plug
for #2 or #3 cylinder is being removed, throttle body must be removed. Refer to Throttle Body Removal. (1) Remove
air cleaner tube and housing. (2) Twist secondary cable at cylinder head to break loose at spark plug. Remove cable
from plug. (3) Prior to removing spark plug, spray compressed air into cylinder head opening. This will help prevent
foreign material from entering combustion chamber. (4) Remove spark plug from cylinder head using a quality socket
with a rubber or foam insert. (5) Inspect spark plug condition. Refer to Spark Plug Conditions.
3.7L Each individual spark plug is located under each ignition coil. Each individual ignition coil must
be removed to gain access to each spark plug. Refer to Ignition Coil Removal/Installation. (1) Prior to removing
ignition coil, spray compressed air around coil base at cylinder head. (2) Prior to removing spark plug, spray compressed
air into cylinder head opening. This will help prevent foreign material from entering combustion chamber. (3)
Remove spark plug from cylinder head using a quality socket with a rubber or foam insert. Also check condition of
ignition coil o-ring and replace as necessary. (4) Inspect spark plug condition. Refer to Spark Plug Conditions.
CLEANING SPARK PLUGS The plugs may be cleaned using commercially available
spark plug cleaning equipment. After cleaning, file the center electrode flat with a small point file or jewelers
file before adjusting gap. CAUTION: Never use a motorized wire wheel brush to clean the spark plugs. Metallic deposits
will remain on the spark plug insulator and will cause plug misfire.
INSTALLATION
2.4L CAUTION: Spark plug tightening on the 2.4L is torque critical. The plugs are equipped with tapered seats. Do not
exceed 15 ft. lbs. torque. Special care should be taken when installing spark plugs into the cylinder head spark plug
wells. Be sure the plugs do not drop into the plug wells as electrodes can be damaged. Always tighten spark plugs
to the specified torque. Over tightening can cause distortion resulting in a change in the spark plug gap or a cracked
porcelain insulator. (1) Start the spark plug into the cylinder head by hand to avoid cross threading. (2)
Tighten spark plugs. Refer to torque specifications. (3) Install throttle body. Refer to Throttle Body Installation.
(4) Install air cleaner tube and housing.
3.7L Special care should
be taken when installing spark plugs into the cylinder head spark plug wells. Be Fig. 26 Preignition Damage 1
- GROUND ELECTRODE STARTING TO DISSOLVE 2 - CENTER ELECTRODE DISSOLVED Fig. 27 Spark Plug Overheating 1 - BLISTERED
WHITE OR GRAY COLORED INSULATOR KJ IGNITION CONTROL 8I - 15 SPARK PLUG (Continued) sure the plugs do not drop
into the plug wells as electrodes can be damaged. Always tighten spark plugs to the specified torque. Over tightening
can cause distortion resulting in a change in the spark plug gap or a cracked porcelain insulator. (1) Start the
spark plug into the cylinder head by hand to avoid cross threading. (2) Tighten spark plugs. Refer to torque specifications.
(3) Before installing coil(s), check condition of coil o-ring and replace as necessary. To aid in coil installation,
apply silicone to coil o-ring. (4) Install ignition coil(s). Refer to Ignition Coil Removal/Installation.
IGNITION
COIL
DESCRIPTION
2.4L The coil assembly consists of 2 different coils molded together. The assembly is mounted to the
top of the engine (Fig. 14).
3.7L The 3.7L V-6 engine uses 6 dedicated,
and individually fired coil for each spark plug (Fig. 15). Each coil is mounted directly into the cylinder head and
onto the top of each spark plug (Fig. 16).
REMOVAL
2.4L (1) Disconnect electrical connector at rear of coil. (2) Remove all secondary
cables from coil. (3) Remove 4 coil mounting bolts (Fig. 17). (4) Remove coil from vehicle.
3.7L An individual ignition coil is used for each spark plug (Fig. 19). The coil fits into machined holes
in the cylinder head. A mounting stud/nut secures each coil to the top of the intake manifold (Fig. 18). The bottom
of the coil is equipped with a rubber boot to seal the spark plug to the coil. Inside each rubber boot is a spring.
The spring is used for a mechanical contact between the coil and the top of the spark plug. These rubber boots and
springs are a permanent part of the coil and are not serviced separately. An o-ring (Fig. 19) is used to seal the
coil at the opening into the cylinder head. (1) Depending on which coil is being removed, the throttle body air
intake tube or intake box may need to be removed to gain access to coil. (2) Disconnect electrical connector from
coil by pushing downward on release lock on top of connector and pull connector from coil. (3) Clean area at base
of coil with compressed air before removal. (4) Remove coil mounting nut from mounting stud (Fig. 18). (5)
Carefully pull up coil from cylinder head opening with a slight twisting action. (6) Remove coil from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
2.4L (1)
Position coil to engine. (2) Install 4 mounting bolts. Refer to torque specifications. (3) Install secondary cables.
(4) Install electrical connector at rear of coil. (5) Install air cleaner tube and housing.
3.7L (1) Using compressed air, blow out any dirt or contaminants from around top of spark plug. (2)
Check condition of coil o-ring and replace as necessary. To aid in coil installation, apply silicone to coil o-ring.
Fig. 17 IGNITION COIL - 2.4L 1 - IGNITION COIL 2 - MOUNTING BOLTS (4) 8I - 10 IGNITION CONTROL KJ IGNITION
COIL (Continued) (3) Position ignition coil into cylinder head opening and push onto spark plug. Do this while guiding
coil base over mounting stud. (4) Install coil mounting stud nut. Refer to torque specifications. (5) Connect
electrical connector to coil by snapping into position. (6) If necessary, install throttle body air tube or box.
Click On front or rear to see a video on wipers Replacement
Like Most People I spend hours waxing my Car to me it,s a Enjoyment ,,But Waxing your car in todays world is a must .
if your live close to any Ocean you know that Salt does it damage Fast ! I,m a meguairs WAx Buff Myself . but you can use
the wax of your Choice . But try to stay away from Polishes they don,t seem to Protect as much as waxes ,,
Changing your Air Filter every 6000 miles is a good habit . The filter clog up and stop frsh air from flowing into your
engine ,, There are Many brands out there but always use the one that is designed for your Liberty
Materials Needed: 3 quarts
(2.1875) of 75W90 or if your tow 75W140 (Rear) 2 quarts (1.3125) of 75W140 (Front) (**I
bought 4 quarts of 80W90 for the front and rear.**) 1 Bottle of friction modifier (if you have a Trac-Lok) 1
Tube of RTV 1 can of WD40 Grease/Antiseize 1 Paper gasket (optional) Drain Pan (at least 5 quarts) 1 can
of Brake cleaner
Tools Needed: Floor Jacks Jack Stands Ratchet 1/2" Socket (Rear Diff Cover Bolts) 15mm Socket (Skid Plate Bolts) Empty
3/8" Ratchet w/no socket (Front Diff Fill Plug) 8mm Allen (Front Diff Drain Plug) Hand-operated oil pump Scraper
Hammer Flathead screwdriver A case of your favorite beverage
Rear axle: (about 60 minutes) 1) Set parking brake. Jack the rear end up. Place
your jack stands in place. 2) Get your drain pan ready. 3) Remove rubber fill plug. 4) Unbolt the diff cover bolts
(all 10 bolts) 5) Take your flathead and place it between diff cover and housing and hammer, repeat on the other side.
6) Remove cover and let the oil drain. Clean with brake cleaner. 7) Inspected for any damage. 8) Spray some brake
cleaner on the back of the diff cover and wipe. 9) Using a scraper remove the old RTV lube on the housing and cover. 10)
Apply a small bead of new RTV (no gaps) on the diff cover and let it cure for between 1/2-1 hour. An alternative is a paper
gasket (got mine from Advance Auto Parts for $4 dollars a piece) or Lube Locker. 11) Apply some RTV on the base of each
bolt 12) Begin to tighten the bolts in a star shaped pattern. Torque for the bolts are 30 ft/lbs. 13) Start to fill
the diff with oil. (2.1875 quarts = 2 quarts + 6 ounces) Wish I bought an oil pump because the gas tank got in the way. 14)
Remove jack stands and floor jacks.
Front
axle: (about 45 minutes) 1) Set parking brake. Jack the rear end up. Place your jack stands in place. 2)
Remove skid plate. There are four 15mm bolts on each corner. 3) Get your drain pan ready. 4) Take a 3/8" ratchet (without
a socket) and remove the fill plug. 5) With your 8mm allen remove the drain plug. Let the diff completely drain out. 6)
Replace the drain plug. Do not tighten this too much because this diff is make out of aluminum and will crack. 7) Start
to fill the diff with oil. (1.3125 quarts = 1 quart + 10 ouncles) 8) Replace the fill plug. Again, do not tighten this
too much because this diff is make out of aluminum and will crack. 9) Replace the skid plate. Put some grease or antiseize
on the threads of the bolt. Comments: I recommend using an air impact because the bolts on the rear diff and skid plate are really rusted. If you don't have
one, ask your neighbor or friend because it really makes this job easier. I used 80W90 oil all around didn't notice any difference.
Also you should have a oil pump because their is not much space for the oil bottle. Make sure you have all the tools you need
before you start. I went back and forth to the auto store too many times. As long as you have all the items on the materials
and tools list you'll be okay. _________________
Swapping out 02 to 04 Grills
Note: This article applies to 02-04 models only. , there
were changes made to the '05 version - no screws in the '05s.
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For anyone who wants to swap
out their front grill for the more blingtastic chrome version. This procedure can also be used to add a temperature sensor
when adding an overhead console (EVIC/OTIS).
While there's some debate about how long this should take to do, the
estimates are somewhere between 3 and 30 minutes, with the 30 minute estimate allowing for the consumption of one or more
beers in the middle :
GRILLE REMOVAL (1) Remove the upper screws. (Fig. 4) (2) Roll the
grille forward and disengage the two grille hooks under the headlamp units. (3) Lift the grille forward and up off of
the location tabs at the bottom and remove.
GRILLE INSTALLATION (1) Install
the grille onto the locating tabs at the bottom. (2) Push the grille back and snap into the hooks in the grille opening
reinforcement. (3) Check that the black welts at the outboard ends of the grille have a uniform appearance relative to
the fender and install the screws.
Replace your head Ligths Bulbs Make sure you are using the right
NUmber bulb (( you can even use thoses new Blue Color bulbs ))))
REMOVAL (1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. (2) Reach behind the headlamp unit from the engine compartment side of the upper radiator crossmember to access
the headlamp bulb lock ring (Fig.23). (3) Firmly grasp the lock ring on the back of the headlamp unit housing. (4) Rotate the lock ring on the back of
the headlamp unit housing counterclockwise about 30 degrees. CAUTION: Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other
oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result. (5) Pull the lock ring, socket, and bulb straight out of the headlamp
unit housing and up from behind the upper radiator crossmember (Fig. 24). (6) Disconnect the grille opening reinforcement wire harness connector for the headlamp bulb from the connector receptacle
on the bulb socket. (7) Remove the bulb and bulb socket from the lock ring as a unit.
INSTALLATION CAUTION: Always use
the correct bulb size and type for replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp,
the socket and/or the lamp wiring. CAUTION: Do not contaminate the bulb glass by
touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result. (1)
Position the headlamp bulb and socket unit into the lock ring (Fig. 24). (2) Reconnect the grille opening reinforcement
wire harness connector for the headlamp bulb to the connector receptacle on the bulb socket. (3) Position the lock ring,
socket, and bulb down behind the upper radiator crossmember and align them with the socket opening on the back of the headlamp
unit housing. (4) Push the socket and bulb straight into the headlamp unit housing until they are firmly seated. (5)
Position the lock ring over the socket and engage it with the flange on the back of the headlamp unit housing (Fig. 23). (6)
Rotate the lock ring on the back of the headlamp unit housing clockwise about 30 degrees. (7) Reconnect the battery negative
cable.
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