How to Service and Repair a Rod Bearing on 2003 Jeep Liberty?

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

OEM 2003 Jeep Liberty Rod Bearing

Engine Connecting Rod Bearing

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2003 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 2003 Jeep Liberty Submodels:
- Sport | 2.4L L4, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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2003 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 2003 Jeep Liberty Submodels:
- 65th Anniversary Edition, Jet, Limited, Renegade, Rocky Mountain Edition, Sport | 3.7L V6, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS

2003 Jeep Liberty Rod Bearing Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Service and Repair a Rod Bearing on 2003 Jeep Liberty?
A: To service the connecting rod bearing, measure clearance with Plastigage and use new bolts, oiled with clean engine oil. Install bolts finger tight, then alternately torque to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.) plus 1/4 turn. Finally, check side clearance with a feeler gauge.