Clutch Release Bearing; Removal; Installation; Diagnosis And Testing - Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual

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CLUTCH HOUSING (Continued)
(6) Install the clutch housing dust shield to the
clutch housing.
(7) Install transmission and transfer case, if
equipped.

CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING

REMOVAL

(1) Remove transmission and transfer case, if
equipped.
(2) Remove spring clip.
(3) Disconnect release bearing from release fork
and remove bearing (Fig. 17).
Fig. 17 CLUTCH RELEASE COMPONENTS
1 - CONED WASHER
2 - CLUTCH HOUSING
3 - RELEASE FORK
4 - RELEASE BEARING AND SLEEVE
5 - PIVOT 23 N·m (200 IN. LBS.)
6 - SPRING CLIP

INSTALLATION

(1) Inspect bearing slide surface on transmission
front bearing retainer. Replace retainer if slide sur-
face is scored, worn, or cracked.
(2) Inspect release lever and pivot stud. Be sure
stud is secure and in good condition. Be sure fork is
not distorted or worn. Replace fork spring clips if
bent or damaged.
(3) Lubricate input shaft splines, bearing retainer
slide surface, lever pivot ball stud, and release lever
pivot surface with Mopar high temperature bearing
grease.
(4) Install release fork and release bearing (Fig.
18). Be sure fork and bearing are properly secured by
spring clips. Also be sure that the release fork is
installed properly. The rear side of the release lever
has one end with a raised area. This raised area goes
toward the slave cylinder side of the transmission.
(5) Install clutch housing, if removed.
Fig. 18 Clutch Release Fork And
1 - PIVOT BALL
2 - FORK
3 - SLAVE CYLINDER OPENING
4 - BEARING
(6) Install transmission and transfer case.
(7) Check clutch master cylinder fluid level.
FLYWHEEL

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Check flywheel runout whenever misalignment is
suspected. Flywheel runout should not exceed 0.08
mm (0.003 in.). Measure runout at the outer edge of
the flywheel face with a dial indicator. Mount the
indicator on a stud installed in place of one of the fly-
wheel bolts.
Common causes of runout are:
• heat warpage
• improper machining
• incorrect bolt tightening
• improper seating on crankshaft flange shoulder
• foreign material on crankshaft flange
Flywheel machining is not recommended. The fly-
wheel clutch surface is machined to a unique contour
and machining will negate this feature. Minor fly-
wheel scoring can be cleaned up by hand with 180
grit emery or with surface grinding equipment.
Remove only enough material to reduce scoring
(approximately 0.001 - 0.003 in.). Heavy stock
removal is not recommended. Replace the flywheel
if scoring is severe and deeper than 0.076 mm (0.003
in.). Excessive stock removal can result in flywheel
cracking or warpage after installation; it can also
weaken the flywheel and interfere with proper clutch
release.
Clean the crankshaft flange before mounting the
flywheel. Dirt and grease on the flange surface may
cock the flywheel causing excessive runout. Use new
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