Jeep 1997 Grand Cherokee Service Manual page 225

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 3 Clutch Disc Alignment—Typical
PILOT BEARING
REMOVAL
(1) Remove transmission and transfer case. (Refer
to Group 21, Transmissions And Transfer Case.)
(2) Remove clutch cover and disc.
(3) Remove the four bolts that attach the pilot
bearing retainer to the flywheel (Fig. 4).
(4) Remove the pilot bearing retainer.
(5) Support the bearing retainer on two wood
blocks.
(6) Remove the pilot bearing with a suitable sized
socket and extension (Fig. 5). Use mallet to tap bear-
ing out of retainer.
Fig. 4 Pilot Bearing Retainer Bolt Removal/
Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The bearing can be installed incorrectly
if care is not exercised. Check bearing position
before installing it Make sure the bearing seal and
Fig. 5 Pilot Bearing Removal
Fig. 6 Pilot Bearing Installation
Fig. 7 Pilot Bearing Seated In Retainer
the letters on the bearing will both be facing out
(toward the clutch) after installation.
(1) Install new pilot bearing with hammer and tool
handle C-4171 (Fig. 6). Seat bearing flush with lower
CLUTCH 6 - 3