Release Bearing; Pilot Bearing - Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual

6 - 12 CLUTCH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 11 Typical Method Of Aligning Clutch Disc
1 – FLYWHEEL
2 – CLUTCH COVER AND DISC
3 – CLUTCH DISC ALIGNMENT TOOL
(c) Starting 180 degrees from the last pilot bolt,
tighten 3 large hole bolts 3/4s of the way (any
sequence).
(d) Tighten 3 pilot hole bolts all the way (any
sequence).
(e) Starting 180 degrees from last pilot bolt,
tighten 3 large bolts all the way (any sequence).
(11) Apply light coat of Mopar high temperature
bearing grease to clutch disc hub and splines of
transmission input shaft. Do not over lubricate
shaft splines. This will result in grease contam-
ination of disc.
(12) Install transmission.

RELEASE BEARING

REMOVAL
(1) Remove transmission.
(2) Disconnect release bearing from release lever
and remove bearing (Fig. 12).
(3) Inspect bearing slide surface of transmission
front bearing retainer. Replace retainer if slide sur-
face is scored, worn, or cracked.
(4) Inspect release fork and fork pivot. Be sure
pivot is secure and in good condition. Be sure fork is
not distorted or worn. Replace release fork retainer
spring if bent or damaged.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate crankshaft pilot bearing with Mopar
high temperature bearing grease. Apply grease to
end of long shank, small diameter flat blade screw-
driver. Then insert tool through clutch disc hub to
reach bearing.
(2) Lubricate input shaft splines, bearing retainer
slide surface, fork pivot and release fork pivot surface
with Mopar high temperature grease.
(3) Install new release bearing. Be sure bearing is
properly secured to release fork.
(4) Install transmission.
Fig. 12 Release Bearing Attachment
1 – RETURN SPRING
2 – PIVOT BALL STUD
3 – CLUTCH HOUSING
4 – RELEASE FORK
5 – RELEASE BEARING

PILOT BEARING

REMOVAL
(1) Remove transmission. Refer to Group 21,
Transmission and Transfer Case, for proper proce-
dures.
(2) Remove clutch cover and disc.
(3) Use a suitable blind hole puller to remove pilot
bearing.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean bearing bore with solvent and wipe dry
with shop towel.
(2) Lubricate new pilot bearing with Mopar high
temperature grease.
(3) Position and start new bearing in bearing bore
by hand. Note that pilot bearing has seal at one end.
Install bearing so seal is facing outward toward
transmission.
(4) Seat pilot bearing with clutch alignment tool
(Fig. 13). Keep bearing straight during installation.
Do not allow bearing to become cocked. Tap bearing
into place until flush with edge of bearing bore. Do
not recess bearing.
(5) Install transmission. Refer to Group 21, Trans-
mission and Transfer Case, for proper procedures.
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