I have a couple of questions regarding taking down the transmission that I’m just not fully understanding and I don’t wanna fuck up my car so anyone who can answer these would be appreciated. I know it’s at least the pilot bearing because I can’t shift into gear without absolutely forcing it, and when it’s in gear and going it feels sluggish and seems like a very weak power despite the engine being in top shape. 1) do I HAVE to lift the jeep up to actually pull the tranny down (AX-15)? 2) this clutch hasn’t been done probably in well over 15 years and it has at least 200k plus miles on it, is there anything I should expect to be out of the usual? I have everything minus the flywheel and bolts but those are on the way. 3) Is it at all possible I can get away with reusing it or should I just replace it anyways because it’s well over 15 years old? Thanks again for any other advice and for answering my questions.
First clutch job
- Thread starter ChrisMulh19
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it's a pretty straightforward clutch job. One tripping point is the top two transmission bolts which use an E-torx, external torx bolt. IIRC, the socket size is E12. I've always replaced the flywheel because local shops can't resurface the slightly concaved face. I'd also start soaking all the bolts you'll remove in your preferred flavor of penetrating fluid.
1. I don’t believe so. I have pulled my trans a few times and never lifted my jeep but my jeep does have a suspension lift. I think that just helps with room (with the tcase out I can sit crisscross under my jeep) but can still be done at stock height. Like seas cot said the hardest part are the top 2 bellhousing bolts.
2. And 3. I would replace anything in the system while you’re there. I replaced my fly wheel when I did a clutch as well as I did a new master and slave cylinder. Maybe change your trans fluid if you havnt with some redline too while you’re under there.
2. And 3. I would replace anything in the system while you’re there. I replaced my fly wheel when I did a clutch as well as I did a new master and slave cylinder. Maybe change your trans fluid if you havnt with some redline too while you’re under there.
- If you plan on pulling the transmission out from under the Jeep to work on it then usually yes. It and whatever you sit it on to pull it out have to be less tall than the frame rails.
- No.
- Replace the flywheel. You are already in there, and it needs to be replaced
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