Liberty Sport 2WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
7. Install rear bearing and slinger if equipped, on the pinion shaft (Fig. 57) with Installer 6448 and a press.
8. Install a new collapsible preload spacer on pinion shaft and install pinion in housing (Fig. 58).
9. Install pinion in housing.
10. Install yoke with Installer C-3718 and Yoke Holder 6719A.
11. Install yoke washer and a new nut on the pinion. The convex side of the washer must face outward.
12. Tighten the nut to 285 Nm (210 ft. lbs.).
Pinion/Yoke Nut ...................................................................................................................................................................... 285 Nm (210 ft. lbs.)
CAUTION: Never loosen pinion nut to decrease pinion rotating torque and never exceed specified preload torque. If preload torque or rotating torque
is exceeded a new collapsible spacer must be installed.
