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2002 Jeep Liberty - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs
Dimensions
Accommodations
Suspensions Specs

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Engine
3.7-Liter, SOHC, 12-Valve, Power Tech V-6
2.4-Liter, Dohc, 16-Valve, Powertech I-4
Type and Description
Six-cylinder, 90° V, liquid-cooled
Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled
Displacement
225 cu. in. (3701 cu. cm)
148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.66 x 3.57 (93 x 91)
3.44 x 3.98 (88 x 101)
Valve System
Chain drive, SOHC, 12 valves, roller followers with hydraulic lash adjustment
Belt drive, DOHC, 16 valves, stamped steel followers,
Fuel Injection
Multi-point fuel injection with returnless fuel rail
Sequential multi-port, electronic
Construction
Cast-iron block, compacted graphite bedplate, aluminum cylinder head
Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate, aluminum head, balance shafts
Compression Ratio
9.1:1
9.5:1
Power (SAE net)
210 hp (157 kW) @ 5200 rpm
150 hp (112 kW) @ 5200 rpm
Torque (SAE net)
235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
165 lb.-ft. (224 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Engine Speed
6000 RPM, electronically limited
6240 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel Requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity
5 qt. (4.7L)
5 qt. (5.3L)
Coolant Capacity
14 qt. (13L)
10.1 qt. (9.6L)
Emission Control
Catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, on-board vapor recovery system, leak detection pump system (a)
Catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, on-board vapor recovery system, leak detection pump system(a)
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight - Automatic with trailer tow package
5000 lbs. (2250 kg)
 
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight - Manual transmission
3500 lbs. (1600 kg)
2000 lbs. (900 kg)
EPA Fuel Economy (mpg City/Hwy)
Automatic: 16 / 20
Manual: 16 / 21
Manual: 19 / 23
Alternator
136-amp
124-amp
Battery
525-amp
525-amp
Other
Fully isolated stamped steel cylinder head covers, MPM oil pan and block-mounted balance shaft
Structural dust cover

Transmission
45RFE Automatic Transmission
NV1500 Manual Transmission
NV3550 Heavy-Duty Manual Transmission
Transmission
Automatic, four-speed, overdrive
Manual, five-speed, overdrive
Manual, heavy-duty, five-speed, overdrive
Availability
3.7-liter V-6
2.4-liter I-4
3.7-liter V-6
Clutch
-
Hydraulic actuation, dual mass flywheel system
Hydraulic actuation
Type and Description
Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, overdrive lockout, electronically modulated converter clutch
Five-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward gears and reverse, single-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever
Five-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward gears and reverse, dual-cone synchronizers on first and second gears, single-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever, high torque capacity
Gear Ratios
1st
3.00
3.85
4.02
2nd
1.67 (up-shift)
1.50 (down-shift)
2.25
2.32
3rd
1.00
1.48
1.40
4th
0.75
1.00
1.00
5th
-
0.80
0.78
Reversed
3.00
3.52
3.55

Dimensions and Capabilities
2WD
4WD
Wheelbase
104.3 (2649)
104.3 (2649)
Track, Front
60.0 (1524)
60.0 (1524)
Track, Rear
59.7 (1516)
59.7 (1516)
Overall Length — including spare
174.4 (4430)
174.4 (4430)
Overall Width
71.6 (1819)
71.6 (1819)
Overall Height — to skid strip
70.9 (1801)
70.9 (1801)
Overall Height — to crossbow
73.2 (1859)
73.2 (1859)
Ground Clearance
   Front axle
8.0 (203)
8.0 (203)
   Rear axle
7.9 (201)
7.8 (203)
   Running
10.2 (259)
9.6 (244)
Approach Angle
38.2°
38.0°
Departure Angle
32.4°
32.3°
EPA curb weight, lbs. (kg)
   3.7L automatic
3898 (1768)
4115 (1867)
   Manual
3846 (1745)
4044 (1834)
   2.4L manual
3648 (1655)
3826 (1735)
Payload—includes driver, passengers and cargo, (3.7L with automatic transmission), lbs. (kg)
1150 (522)
 
Weight Distribution (3.7L engine with automatic transmission), % F/R
53/47
 
Frontal Area, sq. ft. (sq. m)
29.74 (2.76)
 
Drag Coefficient
0.421
 
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (liters)
18.5 (70)
 
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
Rear seat up
29.0 (.821)
 
Rear seat folded down
69.0 (1.95)
 

Accommodations
All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
Seating Capacity
2 / 3
Front
Head Room
40.7 (1034)
Leg Room
40.8 (1036)
Shoulder Room
56.5 (1435)
Hip Room
57.0 (1448)
SAE volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
54.4 (1.54)
Seat travel
8.5 (216) horizontal
1.5 (38) vertical w/optional power height adjuster
Recliner range (degrees)
53
Rear
Head Room
42.1 (1069)
Leg Room
37.2 (945)
Knee clearance
1.4 (36)
Shoulder room
56.5 (1435)
Hip room
47.4 (1204)
SAE volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
49.3 (1.4)
Load capacity, lbs. (kg)
400 (181)

Body
2002 Jeep Liberty
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, part-time or full-time
Construction
Uniframe

Suspension
2002 Jeep Liberty
Front
Upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear
Live axle, trailing upper A-arm, dual trailing lower arms, coil springs, gas charged shock absorbers, and stabilizer bar

Steering
2002 Jeep Liberty
Type and Description
Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio
17:1
Turning Diameter
(curb-to-curb)
35.9 ft. (12 m)
Steering Turns
(lock-to-lock)
3.6

Tires
2002 Jeep Liberty
Standard
Model
Goodyear Wrangler ST
Size
P215/75R16 S-rated
Tread type
All-season
Revolutions per mile (km)
729 (453)
Optional
Model
Goodyear Wrangler RSA
Size
P235/70R16 T-rated
Tread type
All-season performance
Revolutions per mile (km)
721 (448)

Wheels
2002 Jeep Liberty
Standard
Type and Material
Full-faced steel wheel
Size
16" x 7" (406 mm x 178 mm)
Optional
Type and Material
Cast aluminum
Size
16" x 7" (406 mm x 178 mm)