Chrysler Vehicle User Manual page 264

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CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the transmission.
(2) Disconnect release bearing from release lever
and remove bearing (Fig. 3).
(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.
Fig. 3 Release Bearing
1 - RETAINER SPRING
2 - PIVOT BALL STUD
3 - CLUTCH HOUSING
4 - RELEASE FORK
5 - RELEASE BEARING
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate crankshaft pilot bearing, input shaft
splines, bearing retainer slide surface, fork pivot and
release fork pivot surface. Lubricate with Mopar high
temperature bearing grease or equivalent.
(2) Install new release bearing. Verify bearing is
properly secured to release fork.
(3) Install the transmission.
FLYWHEEL
DESCRIPTION
STANDARD FLYWHEEL
The standard flywheel is used on the 4.0L engine.
The flywheel (Fig. 4) is a heavy plate bolted to the
rear of the crankshaft. The flywheel incorporates the
ring gear around the outer circumference to mesh
with the starter to permit engine cranking. The rear
face of the flywheel serves as the driving member to
the clutch disc.
Fig. 4 FLYWHEEL
1 - CRANKSHAFT
2 - RING GEAR
3 - FLYWHEEL
DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL
The Dual Mass Flywheel is used on the 2.4L
engine (Fig. 5). The flywheel incorporates the ring
gear around the outer circumference to mesh with
the starter to permit engine cranking. The primary
flywheel side is bolted to the crankshaft. The second-
ary flywheel face serves as the driving member to the
clutch disc. Internal springs between the flywheels
are use to dampen energy.
Fig. 5 DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL
1 - LOCATING STUD
2 - BEARING
3 - SECONDARY FLYWHEEL
4 - DAMPER SPRING
5 - RING GEAR
6 - PRIMARY FLYWHEEL
7 - FRICTION DISC
CLUTCH 6 - 7