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Jeep Master
17,989 Answers
- Posted on Aug 04, 2010
Re: CHANGE THERSTAT ON 2002 JEEP LIBERTY
3.7L Engine - Thermostat
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Disconnect negative battery cable at battery.
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Drain cooling system.
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Raise vehicle on hoist.
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Remove splash shield.
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Remove lower radiator hose clamp and lower radiator hose at thermostat housing.
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Remove thermostat housing mounting bolts, thermostat housing and thermostat .
Fig. The location of the thermostat and its housing on the 3.7L engine (click for zoom)
To install:
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Clean mating areas of timing chain cover and thermostat housing.
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Install thermostat (spring side down) into recessed machined
groove on housing assembly. Make sure rubber seal locating tab is
positioned in the corresponding notch in the housing.
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Position thermostat housing on timing chain cover.
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Install two housing-to-timing chain cover bolts. Tighten bolts to 105 inch lbs. (12 Nm) torque.
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Install lower radiator hose on thermostat housing.
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Install splash shield.
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Lower vehicle.
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Fill cooling system.
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Connect negative battery cable to battery.
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Start and warm the engine. Check for leaks.
Hope helps (remember rated this).
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