Jeep Liberty KJ. Manual — part 276

SPECIAL TOOLS

INCLINOMETER 7663

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PROPELLER SHAFT

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SHAFT-PROPELLER FRONT

REMOVAL

REMOVAL – 2.8L DIESEL

1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.

2. Remove left side exhaust flange (1) bolts.

3. Mark companion flanges (3) and C/V joints at the

front (2) and rear of the propeller shaft for installa-
tion reference.

4. Remove bolts (1) from the front and rear C/V joints.

5. Push propeller shaft forward to clear transfer case

companion flange (2).

6. Remove shaft from the front axle companion

flange.

7. Pull down on the exhaust and tilt the front of the

shaft down and pull shaft forward and remove from
the vehicle.

REMOVAL - 3.7L GAS ENGINE

1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.

2. Mark companion flanges and C/V joints at the front

and rear of the propeller shaft for installation refer-
ence.

3. Remove bolts (1) from the front and rear C/V joints

(2).

4. Push propeller shaft forward to clear transfer case

companion flange.

5. Remove shaft from the front axle companion

flange.

6. Tilt the front of the shaft down and pull shaft for-

ward and remove from the vehicle.

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION – 2.8L DIESEL

1. Install propeller shaft between companion flanges.

2. Align marks on the companion flanges with the

marks on the C/V joints.

3. Install front C/V joint bolts and tighten to 30 N·m

(22 ft. lbs.).

4. Install rear C/V joint bolts (1) and tighten to 30 N·m

(22 ft. lbs.).

5. Install exhaust flange (1) and bolts.

INSTALLATION - 3.7L GAS ENGINE

1. Install propeller shaft between companion flanges.

2. Align marks on the companion flanges with the

marks on the C/V joints.

3. Install front C/V joint bolts and tighten to 30 N·m

(22 ft. lbs.).

4. Install rear C/V joint bolts (1) and tighten to 30 N·m

(22 ft. lbs.).

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PROPELLER SHAFT

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SHAFT-PROPELLER REAR

REMOVAL

1. With vehicle in neutral, position vehicle on hoist.

2. Mark a reference line (3) across companion flanges

(2) (4) and propeller shaft (1) for installation.

3. Pry open clamp holding the dust boot (2) to propel-

ler shaft yoke, if equipped.

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PROPELLER SHAFT

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