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2004 Jeep Liberty - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

Transfer Case
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

2WD Job Ratings
4WD Job Ratings




Engine 2.4-LITER, DOHC, 16-VALVE POWER TECH™ I-4 ENGINE: 3.7-LITER, OHV, 16-VALVE SMPI POWER TECH V-6
Availability
Standard - Sport
Standard - Renegade and Limited Edition
Optional - Sport
Type and Description
Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled
Six-cylinder, 90° V, liquid-cooled
Displacement
148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm)
225 cu. in. (3701 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.44 x 3.98 (88 x 101)
3.66 x 3.57 (93 x 91)
Valve System
Belt drive, DOHC, 16 valves, stamped-steel followers, hydraulic lash adjustment
Chain drive, SOHC, 12 valves, roller followers with hydraulic lash adjustment
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port electronic
Multi-point fuel injection with returnless fuel rail
Construction
Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate, aluminum head, balance shafts
Cast-iron block, compacted graphite bedplate, aluminum cylinder head
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
9.1:1
Power (SAE net)
150 hp (112 kW) @ 5200 rpm
210 hp (157 kW) @ 5200 rpm
Torque (SAE net)
165 lb.-ft. (224 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
6240 rpm, electronically limited
6000 RPM, electronically limited
Fuel Requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity
5 qt. (5.3L)
5 qt. (4.7L)
Coolant Capacity
10.1 qt. (9.6L)
14 qt. (13L)
Emission Controls
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)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.)
2,000 lbs. (900 kg)
Automatic with trailer tow package 5,000 lbs. (2250 kg)
Manual transmission 3,500 lbs. (1600 kg)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)
20/24
Automatic 17/21
Manual 16/22
(a) Meets LEV light-duty truck emissions standards in all 50 states.

Transmission NV1500 — MANUAL, FIVE-SPEED NV3550 — MANUAL, FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION AUTOMATIC, FOUR-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability 2.4L I-4 3.7L V-6 3.7L V-6
Description 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,
single-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever
Two planetary gear sets, full electronic control,
overdrive lockout, electronically modulated converter clutch
Clutch Hydraulic actuation, dual mass flywheel system Hydraulic actuation -
Gear Ratios 
     1st 3.85 4.02 2.84
     2nd 2.25 2.32 1.57
     3rd 1.48 1.40 1.00
     4th 1.00 1.00 0.69
     5th 0.80 0.78 -
   Reverse 3.52 3.55 2.21

Transfer Case NV231 COMMAND-TRAC® NV242 SELEC-TRAC®
Type Part-time Full-time
Operating Modes 2WD; 4WD High, part-time; Neutral; 4WD Low, part-time 2WD; 4WD High part-time; 4WD full-time; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low Range Ratio 2.72:1 2.72:1
Center Differential Type None Dual sun differential with high-range and low-range lock capability

Axle Ratios 2004 Jeep Liberty
2.4-liter I-4 4.1
3.7-liter V-6 3.73

Electrical System 2004 Jeep Liberty
Alternator 136-amp, Sport and Limited Edition, 160-amp Renegade
Battery 600-amp

Dimensions & Capacities(a) 2WD 4WD
Wheelbase 104.3 (2649) 104.3 (2649)
Track Front 60.0 (1524) 60.0 (1524)
Rear 59.7 (1516) 59.7 (1516)
Overall Length (to spare tire) 174.4 (4430) 174.4 (4430)
Overall Width 71.6 (1819) 71.6 (1819)
Overall Height 70.3 (1784.7) 70.2 (1784.1)
Overall Height (to roof rack) 71.9 (1822.9) 71.1 (1822.2)
Ground Clearance Front axle (to skid plate) N/A 6.4 (162.8)
Rear axle 8.0 (201) 7.9 (200.4)
Running 9.5 (240.6) 9.4 (239.3)
Approach Angle 36.2 36
Departure Angle 31.5 31.5
Curb Weight 2.4-liter with manual 3648 (1655) 3826 (1735)
3.7-liter with manual 3846 (1745) 4044 (1834)
3.7-liter with automatic 3898 (1768) 4115 (1867)
Payload — includes occupants and cargo, (3.7-liter with automatic transmission)
1150 (522)
Weight Distribution, F/R, (3.7-liter with automatic transmission)
53/47
Frontal Area
29.74 sq. ft. (2.76 sq. m)
Drag Coefficient
0.421
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 gal. (74L)
Cargo Volume Rear seat up 29.0 cu. ft. (.821 cu. m)
Rear seat folded down 69.0 cu. ft. (1.95 cu. m)
(a) All dimensions measured with two passengers

Accomodations Front Rear
Seating Capacity
2
3
Head room
40.7 (1034)
42.1 (1069)
Leg room
40.8 (1036)
37.2 (945)
Shoulder room
56.5 (1435)
56.5 (1435)
Hip room
57.0 (1448)
47.4 (1204)
Knee clearance
-
1.4 (36)
Seat travel
8.5 (216) horizontal, 1.5 (38) vertical w/optional power height adjuster
-
Recliner range (degrees)
53
-
SAE Volume
54.4 cu. ft. (1.54 cu. m)
49.3 cu. ft. (1.4 cu. m)
Load Capacity
-
400 lbs. (181 kg)

Body and Chasssis 2004 Jeep Liberty
Layout Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, part-time or full-time
Construction Uniframe

Steering 2004 Jeep Liberty
Type Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio 18.2:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 35.9 ft. (12 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 3.6

Suspension 2004 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

Tires 2004 Jeep Liberty
Standard - Sport
Size and type
P215/75R16 all-terrain
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler ST
Revs per mile
729 (453)
Standard - Renegade, Optional Sport and Limited Edition
Size and type
P235/70R16 all-terrain
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler SR-A
Revs per mile
721 (428)
Standard - Limited Edition
Size and type
P235/70R16 all-season
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Eagle RSA
Revs per mile
721 (428)
Standard - Renegade, Optional Sport and Limited Edition
Size and type
P235/65R17 all-season
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler HP
Revs per mile
723 (449)

Wheels 2004 Jeep Liberty
Standard - Sport
Type and material
Stamped-steel
Size
16 x 7
Standard - Renegade
Type and material
Cast-aluminum
Size
16 x 7
Standard - Limited Edition
Type and material
Cast-aluminum
Size
16 x 7

Brakes 2004 Jeep Liberty
Front Size and type 11.3 x 1.1 (288 x 28) vented disc with 2.6 (66) single-piston caliper
Swept area 228 sq. in. (1471 sq. cm)
Rear Size and type 11.2 x 0.47 (284 x 12) solid disc with 1.89 (48) single-piston caliper
Swept area 109 sq. in. (703 sq. cm)
Power-Assist Type Tandem diaphragm, vacuum assist
ABS (optional) Type Three-channel ABS: Features Electronically Variable Brake Proportioning, 4 Low Mode calibration

Liberty 2WD Job Ratings
Engine
Transmission
Axle Ratio
GVWR (lbs.)
GCWR (lbs.)
GAWR Front/Rear (lbs.)
Curb Weight, est.(a) (lbs.)
Max Tongue Weight(b) (lbs.)
Max. Trailer Weight(b) (lbs.)
Max. Payload (c)(lbs.)
Max. Cargo(d) (lbs.)
2.4L NV1500 5-speed manual
4.1
4950
6750
2750/3150
3648
300
2000
1150
400
3.7L NV3550 5-speed manual
3.73
5350
7150
2750/3150
3846
525
3500
1150
400
3.7L 42RLE Multi-speed auto
3.73
5350
7150
2750/3150
3898
750
5000
1150
400
9850(d)
a) Curb weight is for a base model with standard equipment.
(b) With Trailer Tow Group.
(c) Payload is the maximum allowable weight of driver, passenger and cargo rounded to the nearest ten pounds. It is reduced by the weight of optional
equipment. Five passengers at 150 lbs. each.
(d) Cargo is determined by subtracting the weight of driver and passengers from payload.
NOTE: The information shown is preliminary and based on data available at the time of publication.

Liberty 4WD Job Ratings
Engine
Transmission
Axle Ratio
GVWR (lbs.)
GCWR (lbs.)
GAWR Front/Rear (lbs.)
Curb Weight, est.(a) (lbs.)
Max Tongue Weight(b) (lbs.)
Max. Trailer Weight(b) (lbs.)
Max. Payload (c)(lbs.)
Max. Cargo(d) (lbs.)
2.4L NV1500 5-speed manual
4.1
5200
7000
2750/3150
3826
300
2000
1150
400
3.7L NV3550 5-speed manual
3.73
5600
8750
2750/3150
4044
525
3500
1150
400
3.7L 42RLE Multi-speed auto
3.73
5600
7400
2750/3150
4115
750
5000
1150
400
10,100(d)
a) Curb weight is for a base model with standard equipment.
(b) With Trailer Tow Group.
(c) Payload is the maximum allowable weight of driver, passenger and cargo rounded to the nearest ten pounds. It is reduced by the weight of optional
equipment. Five passengers at 150 lbs. each.
(d) Cargo is determined by subtracting the weight of driver and passengers from payload.
NOTE: The information shown is preliminary and based on data available at the time of publication.