Liberty Sport 2WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
13. Holding the yoke with Holder 6719A slowly tighten the nut in 6.8 Nm (5 ft. lbs.) increments until the desired rotating torque is achieved. Measure
the rotating torque frequently to avoid over crushing the spacer (Fig. 59).
14. Check bearing rotating torque with an inch pound torque wrench (Fig. 59).
The pinion gear rotating torque should be:
Original Bearings: ............................................................................................................................................... 1 to 2 Nm (10 to 20 in. lbs.).
New Bearings: ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 to 5 Nm (10 to 30 in. lbs.).
15. Invert the differential case.
16. Install ring gear on the differential case and start two ring gear bolts. This will provide case-to-ring gear bolt hole alignment.
17. Invert the differential case in the vise.
18. Install new ring gear bolts and alternately tighten to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 60).
