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CLUTCH
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 7 Pilot Bearing Retainer Bolt Removal/
Installation
1 – RETAINER
2 – PILOT BEARING
3 – FLYWHEEL
Fig. 8 Pilot Bearing Removal
1 – HOUSING
2 – SUITABLE SIZE SOCKET
3 – EXTENSION
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The bearing can be installed incorrectly
if care is not exercised. Make sure the stamped let-
ters on the bearing will be facing out (toward rear
of vehicle) after installation.
2000 JEEP CHEROKEE
1 – HOUSING
2 – SPECIAL TOOL C-4171
3 – BEARING
1 – SEAT PILOT BEARING FLUSH WITH LOWER EDGE OF
CHAMFER (IN BORE)
(1) Lightly scuff sand the flywheel surface with
180 grit emery cloth. Clean the surface with Mopar
brake or carburetor cleaner.
(2) Install the new pilot bearing with hammer and
tool handle C-4171. (Fig. 9). Seat the bearing flush
with lower edge of chamfer in retainer bore (Fig. 10).
Reposition the bearing if necessary.
(3) Install the bearing retainer. Torque bolts to 28
N·m (20 ft. lbs.)
(4) Lubricate the pilot bearing with Mopar
temperature wheel bearing grease.
Fig. 9 Pilot Bearing Installation
Fig. 10 Pilot Bearing Seated In Retainer
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