QuestionI have a 2002 Jeep Liberty Limited 4 x 4. I have a knocking sound coming from the engine and I want to drop the oil pan to check the rod bearing underneath. I have removed all the bolts and have tapped the sides to loosen the silicone sealant, but I still cant get it off. Any ideas?
AnswerREMOVAL - 4x4
Disconnect Battery.
Install Engine Support Fixture, special Tool 8534.
Raise and support vehicle.
Remove front wheel and tire assemblies.
Remove skid plate (if equipped).
Drain engine oil.
Remove engine to transmission structural cover, (if equipped).
Remove transmission oil cooler line bracket.
Remove the front axle assembly from the vehicle(Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/FRONT AXLE - REMOVAL).
Loosen both engine mount through bolts.
Lower the vehicle.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the viscous fan , or fan shroud, for oil pan removal.
Raise the engine using Engine Support Fixture, special Tool 8534, until the viscous fan almost touches the fan shroud.
Raise the vehicle.
Remove the oil pan bolts.
Separate the oil pan from the engine.
Remove the (2) nuts and (1) bolt holding the oil pump pick-up tube, and windage tray in place.
NOTE: It will be necessary to move the oil pan from side to side to gain access to these fasteners.
Drop the oil pump pick-up tube into the oil pan, and remove the oil pan, pick-up tube, and the windage tray, as an assembly, from the front of the vehicle
