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#44 of 71 Re: Jeep Liberty making noise when backing [joebj1178514] by market525 Nov 17, 2006 (4:00 pm)
Replying to: joebj1178514 (Nov 17, 2006 1:48 pm) Does the car have a limited slip differential? And has the rear axle lube been changed? - usually recommended at 30K service intervals.
#45 of 71 Hot Tires, Smells like burning rubber by jeepgirl05 Jan 22, 2008 (11:41 am)
My Jeep Liberty Diesel '05, smells like the back passenger tire is on fire, its not actually on fire, but smells like it could be. Can see smoke coming from it? The brakes are squeaky too. I live in Montana, lots of snow here, neighbor says take it to straight stretch of road, run it forward bout 20mph, then do the same thing but go backwards. He claims its something to do with snow packed up in the break area up front?? Sounds bogus to me. Thnx! Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 24, 2008 8:08 am)
#46 of 71 Re: Hot Tires, Smells like burning rubber [jeepgirl05] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 24, 2008 (8:08 am)
Replying to: jeepgirl05 (Jan 22, 2008 11:41 am) I wouldn't mess around with theories. Have the back end jacked up and the tires spun to see if the brakes are binding back there for some reason.
#47 of 71 Re: Jeep Liberty Upper Control Arms [martinj71] by bartolo Mar 09, 2008 (9:17 am)
Replying to: martinj71 (Nov 08, 2006 7:48 am) I have an 04 sport with 36000 miles. lately I,ve Notices the same sounds you described. Every time I take a slight pump, I hear a screeching from the front end, like the sound of and old spring mattress. The lower ball lower ball joint seem to be find, However the upper control arm bushings are beyond my limited mechanical know-how. Would like to know if you ever got the problem fixed,and if so can you point me in the right direction. Would appreciate any insight on the matter. I,d like to be better informed before going to the shop.
#48 of 71 Lower control arm and bushings need replacement?? by nygrl Apr 14, 2008 (5:18 pm)
Hi - I'm hoping someone here might be able to help me. I have a Jeep Liberty Renegade 2002. 92k+ miles.   Over the last couple of days, I've notice some knocking noises and the "creaky spring" sounds described above.The lower ball joint was replaced under the recall in Feb '07.   Took the Jeep in to the dealer today. They heard the knocking too, and put it up on the lift, looked it over, but could find "no noticeable cause" for the knocking/squeaking noise. They tightened everything up, lowered it down, drove it around, but still heard the knocking.   A few hours later, the dealer called and said they discovered that the problem is the "lower control arm" and some bushings. "Actually, all of your control arms could stand to be replaced," he said. "The cost to replace this one alone will be $618, not counting tax."   I just want to know if this sounds right. The dealer charge of $420 for the part seems kind of steep for only one lower control arm (not both sides) compared to what the part is going for online. Plus, the ones I've seen online include the ball joint, but I don't need the ball joint!   One mechanic in town said it's very rare to have to replace the control arm. Do you think I could talk to my dealer about the possibility of just replacing the bushings? Or is it better to bite the bullet and do the whole thing. I need to make a decision in the a.m.! : )   Thanks. Replies to this message: caribou1 (Apr 15, 2008 7:29 am)
#49 of 71 Re: Lower control arm and bushings need replacement?? [nygrl] by caribou1 Apr 15, 2008 (7:29 am)
Replying to: nygrl (Apr 14, 2008 5:18 pm) If your vehicle was involved in a crash or extremely rough riding, then it could be safer to change a lower control arm. In normal use you need to change what you call the "bushings" and check the alignment of your front wheels. Whatever you decide, don't forget to have the alignment checked. According to your description I would also look at the silent blocks of the stabilizing bar. By lifting the truck from underneath the cabin (using a lift with 4 pads) and removing the front wheels, you can easily see what's wrong. It's trivial in this case. Good luck
#50 of 71 2008 Jeep Liberty Tire Wear by joeyfelix21 Apr 17, 2008 (8:38 am)
I have a 2008 Jeep Liberty w/ Command-Trac 4x4 & Goodyear Fortera HL P235/60R18 tires. By 2300 miles I had very noticeable tire chop/stair stepping on the outside & inside tread of both front tires, worse on the outside. They said the alignment was out of spec, fixed it and replaced the front tires. Took it back in at 4500 miles for the same reason, this time they say the alignment is perfect & that it's because the tread is soft with no support between the spacing, and that it's normal for these tires and to rotate every 3000 miles. The rear tires are wearing perfectly smooth/even all over, so I'm confused about their expanation. Does anyone have any thoughts about whether this is normal/acceptable or if there is a possible underlying reason for the tires to wear like this at such low mileage? Thanks, Joe
#52 of 71 Liberty Steering Gear not good? by parrotpastor Jul 11, 2008 (2:47 pm)
I just had to have my Liberty 05 diesel's steering gear replaced. The dealer said that quite a few Liberties were showing up with this same problem this past year. Anyone know about this? Is this something dangerous to Liberty owners? I'm wondering just how wide-spread this situation could be with Liberty's. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 15, 2008 7:40 pm)
#53 of 71 Re: Liberty Steering Gear not good? [parrotpastor] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jul 15, 2008 (7:40 pm)
Replying to: parrotpastor (Jul 11, 2008 2:47 pm) No record of recalls on TSB on the steering. There was a factory recall on lower ball joints, which is definitely a safety issue.   September 2006 Dealer Service Instructions for: Safety Recall No. F23 -- Lower Ball Joints   Effective immediately, this recall (Safety Recall F23) cancels and supersedes Safety Recall C36 Lower Ball Joints. Please remove and discard from your files all copies of Safety Recall C36 (dated December 2003). All vehicles involved in Recall C36, whether completed or not, must have this recall performed.   Models 2002-2006 (KJ) Jeep(R) Liberty NOTE: This recall applies only to the above vehicles built through March 15, 2006 (MDH 031510).

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