Clutch / Release Bearing Replacement

[frenchy]

2 decent floor jacks has always worked for me.
Make sure everything is disco'd before dropping it.  (inside and outside of jeep)
Can lower the transmission a bit to get better access to the 2 reverse torx (E-12) top bolts, long extensions will help. Tap them on with a hammer to make sure they are on good.

[Knox]

2 decent floor jacks has always worked for me.

I was wondering if I could rig a floor jack to support the transmission, I read the motor needs support as well when the 2 are disconnected? is that why you mention the second floor jack (with a board to distribute the weight over the oil pan)?

[RckyMtnTJ]

I had an extra set of hands for physically getting the tranny in and out as well as a tranny jack.

I also used the multi extension method to get at the top torx, which were a pain.  I had enough room for a buddy to sit up behind/under the Jeep/Tranny while I reached through the shifter hole to sturdy/stabilize the bunch of extensions.

I also liked the pilot bearing removal tool which I got at Princesses Auto.  I did rent one from Canadian Tire, but it broke the second I put any tension on it.  I think it was broken by the previous user and "glued" back together since it took next to nothing to break it.

Other than that, it was lots of time to take everything apart and put together.

I would definitely do my next clutch again myself.

[Knox]

what did this pilot bearing removal tool run you $$? I was planning on going to PA after work today anyways.

Also anyone know the size of the reverse hex bolts? Johnny suggested I swap them out for something more standard for next time.

[JackstandJohnny]

what did this pilot bearing removal tool run you $$? I was planning on going to PA after work today anyways.

Also anyone know the size of the reverse hex bolts? Johnny suggested I swap them out for something more standard for next time.

3/8 i believe.  2" long.


thats what she said!

are you sure its that though; i remember you saying you were having physical problems with the clutch/master cylinder/firewall?
fix that up first!

[Knox]

feel free to come over tonight anytime Johnny and give me your input before you go out for the weekend

but yeah I plan on replacing the master cylinder tonight, but I want to be ready for the clutch for the weekend if needed.

[RckyMtnTJ]

I paid $21 I believe.  That was regular price, and not on sale.  You can rent them for free, assuming they have them. 

[Knox]

Replaced the master cylinder today, the push rod no longer falls out of the firewall
Shiftings improved as well once I figured out there is no "bleeder" screw I just need to pump the clutch...

However the jeep still makes an awful racket intermittently
Guess I will need to do the full clutch as well