2.5L TJ clutch installation questions

[burrellsjeep]

Blew the clutch in the Tj. Replacing it myself so any suggestions or recommendations or advice would be helpful.

thanks mike

 

[biggoofy]

Trans jack and a clutch alignment tool and a second set of hands.

 

[Jody Treadway]

Gimme a call Mike, I can talk ya through it. Pretty easy clutch job.
828-231-987 two

 

[burrellsjeep]

Thanks guys and I will talk to ya jody when I get ready to install it, just wanting to keep the surprises to a minimum.

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[Ray VanBuren]

You could also use a couple of ratchet spraps attached to the framerails to make a cradle under your tranny/t-case if you don't have a tranny jack. Just remove the shifter, hoses, bolts, and slide back. Don't even have to drop it. Oh, and don't forget to remove the driveshafts. I've done the ratchet strap thing a few times. Works great.

 

[BUCKEYE PERFORMANCE INC.]

since your laying on your back id suggest pulling the t-case then you will be able to handle the trans by hand. it's a simple job that should take less than 2 hrs. working time. oh and dont be a cheap bastard HAVE YOUR FLYWHEEL RESURFACED!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[burrellsjeep]

where should I look to get the flywheel resurfaced?

oh and it's only money.....

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[cj777]

oh and dont be a cheap bastard HAVE YOUR FLYWHEEL RESURFACED!!!!!!!!!!!!

While this would be correct for most vehicles, you do NOT want to resurface your flywheel on your TJ. Directly from the FSM:

"Flywheel machining is not recommended. The flywheel clutch surface is machined to a unique contour and machining will negate this feature. Minor flywheel 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.) Replace the flywheel if scoring is severe or deeper than 0.003 in."

 

[BUCKEYE PERFORMANCE INC.]

well their ya go better throw it away and buy a new one!!!
most auto machine shops can do it and in most cases they can even duplicate the step down.

 

[BUCKEYE PERFORMANCE INC.]

mike if you cant find anybody to cut the flywheel bring it to me early saturday am and ill send you to my drivline shop.

 

[cardudenc]

i have a local that may still b able to do it

 

[burrellsjeep]

Thanks guys, not planning on working on it for a few weeks.

-Mike