How to Maintain and Fix a Rod Bearing on 2002 Jeep Liberty?

To service the connecting rod bearing, measure the clearance using Plastigage and use new bolts, oiled with clean engine oil. Install bolts finger tight and then alternately torque to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) plus 1/4 turn. Finally, check the side clearance using a feeler gauge.

OEM 2002 Jeep Liberty Rod Bearing

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing

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2002 Jeep Liberty Bearings Part Number: 5174612AA
$14.57 MSRP: $24.10
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Bearing Kit Connecting Rod Standard See Note; Bearing Kit Connecting Rod Standard
- Replaces: 5093448AB, 5012588AA
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.7 x 2.6 x 1.9 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 5174612AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Jeep Liberty Submodels:
- Sport | 2.4L L4, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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2002 Jeep Liberty Bearings Part Number: 68052222AB
$18.13 MSRP: $26.80
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Bearing - Connecting Rod; Engine Connecting Rod Bearing Set; Connecting Rod Bearing Set; Rod Bearing; Bearing Kit Connecting Rod Standard See Note
- Replaces: 5019447AA, 68052222AA
- Item Weight: 0.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 3.9 x 2.6 x 2.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 6
- SKU: 68052222AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2002 Jeep Liberty Submodels:
- 65th Anniversary Edition, Jet, Limited, Renegade, Rocky Mountain Edition, Sport | 3.7L V6, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS

2002 Jeep Liberty Rod Bearing Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Maintain and Fix a Rod Bearing on 2002 Jeep Liberty?
A: To service the connecting rod bearing, measure the clearance using Plastigage and use new bolts, oiled with clean engine oil. Install bolts finger tight and then alternately torque to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) plus 1/4 turn. Finally, check the side clearance using a feeler gauge.