JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual
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CLUTCH
Removal
Remove transmission assembly. Mark position of clutch cover
on flywheel for reassembly reference. Evenly loosen clutch cover bolts
one or 2 turns at a time until clutch cover spring tension is
released. Remove cover bolts, clutch cover, and disc. See Fig. 1.
Installation
1) Check all components for wear or damage and replace as
necessary. Using clutch alignment tool, align clutch disc and loosely
install clutch cover. Be sure marks made during removal are aligned.
2) To avoid warping clutch cover, tighten each cover bolt a
few turns at a time. To complete installation, reverse removal
procedure.
Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Cherokee, Comanche & Wagoneer Hydraulic
Clutch Assembly
Wrangler has a one-piece slave cylinder.
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER
Removal
1) Disconnect hydraulic line at master cylinder. Plug
openings to prevent dirt from entering system. Remove cotter pin and
washer holding cylinder push rod on clutch pedal.
2) Slide push rod off pedal pivot. Remove nuts attaching
clutch master cylinder to studs on dash panel and remove cylinder.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Bleed hydraulic
system.
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CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER
Removal (Wrangler)
1) Disconnect slave cylinder inlet line. Remove transmission
and transfer case. Slide rubber insulator off slave cylinder lines.
Remove bolts attaching insulator bracket to clutch housing. Slide
bracket off cylinder lines.
2) Remove slave cylinder and bearing retaining nut. Pry nut
up and off mounting pin on transmission front case. Remove slave
cylinder and bearing by sliding assembly off transmission input shaft.
See Fig. 2 .
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Bleed hydraulic
system.
Fig. 2: Wrangler Clutch Slave Cylinder
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
Removal (Cherokee, Comanche & Wagoneer)
Disconnect hydraulic line at clutch slave cylinder. Cap line
to prevent fluid loss. Remove spring holding clutch fork lever to
cylinder push rod. Remove bolts attaching slave cylinder to clutch
housing. Remove slave cylinder, heat shield, clutch fork pivot, washer
and seal.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Bleed hydraulic
system.
PILOT BUSHING
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Removal (Cherokee, Comanche & Wagoneer)
Remove clutch assembly. Remove pilot bushing using Slide
Hammer (J-2619-01) and Bushing Remover (J-5822).
Installation
Lubricate replacement bushing with engine oil. Remove pilot
bushing lubricating wick and soak wick in engine oil. Install wick in
bushing bore. Install bushing using Clutch Pilot Shaft (J-33169). Keep\
pilot shaft parallel with crankshaft center line to prevent damage to
bushing. Reverse removal procedure to complete installation.
OVERHAUL
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER
Disassembly
1) Remove reservoir cap and cover. Remove push rod dust
cover. Remove snap ring holding push rod in cylinder bore. Discard
dust cover and snap ring.
2) Remove push rod, retaining washer, and seal as an
assembly. Discard seal. Remove plunger, valve spring, and valve stem
assembly from cylinder bore by tapping cylinder body on wood block.
3) Compress valve spring slightly. Pry tab of valve stem
retainer upward to release retainer, spring and stem assembly from
plunger. Remove seal from plunger and discard. Remove spring retainer
and valve stem from valve spring.
NOTE: Retainer tab is located in rectangular slot in side of stem
retainer.
4) Remove valve stem from retainer. Remove spring washer and
stem tip seal from end of valve stem. See Fig. 3. Discard stem tip
seal and spring washer. Clean parts with brake fluid or brake cleaning
solvent.
5) Inspect cylinder bore for wear, nicks or scores. Master
cylinder bore must be clean and smooth. Light discoloration is
acceptable. Replace if necessary. Clutch master cylinder must not be
honed under any circumstances.
Fig. 3: Exploded View Of Clutch Master Cylinder
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
Reassembly
1) Lubricate cylinder bore with brake fluid. Make sure lip of
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plunger seal faces stem end of plunger. Install stem tip seal so seal
shoulder fits in undercut at end of valve stem.
2) End of valve stem should pass through stem retainer and
seat in small bore in end of plunger. Bend retainer tab downward to
lock stem and retainer on plunger. To complete assembly, reverse
disassembly procedures.
CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER
Disassembly
NOTE: On Wrangler models, the integral slave cylinder and throw
out bearing assembly is not serviceable. If cylinder,
bearing or lines become damaged the entire assembly must be
replaced.
1) Clean cylinder exterior. Remove dust boot from cylinder.
Remove cylinder push rod, plunger and spring as an assembly. Remove
spring seal from plunger.
2) Remove snap ring holding push rod in plunger. Remove push
rod and boot. Remove boot from push rod. See Fig. 4. Clean parts with
brake fluid or brake cleaning solvent. Inspect cylinder bore for wear,
nicks or scores. Replace if necessary.
Fig. 4: Exploded View Of Clutch Slave Cylinder
Courtesy of Chrysler Motors.
Reassembly
Reverse disassembly procedure. Lubricate cylinder bore and
seal with brake fluid before reassembly.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BLEEDING
1) Fill master cylinder reservoir with DOT 3 brake fluid. On
all models except Wrangler, compress slave cylinder plunger by pushing
release lever as far forward as possible.
2) Attach rubber hose to slave cylinder bleeder screw.
Immerse other end of hose in glass container 1/2 full of brake fluid.
Loosen bleeder screw and have an assistant depress clutch pedal.
Tighten bleeder screw and release pedal.
3) Repeat bleeding procedure until fluid entering container
is free of bubbles. DO NOT allow reservoir to run out of fluid during