Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 1242
(19) Assemble and install direct clutch pack on
hub as follows:
(a) Assemble clutch pack components (Fig. 290).
(b) Install direct clutch reaction plate on clutch
hub first. Note that one side of reaction plate
is counterbored. Be sure this side faces rear-
ward. Splines at rear of hub are raised
slightly. Counterbore in plate fits over raised
splines. Plate should be flush with this end of
hub (Fig. 291).
(c) Install first clutch disc followed by a steel
plate until 6 discs and 5 plates have been installed.
(d) Install pressure plate. This is last clutch
pack item to be installed. Be sure plate is
installed with shoulder side facing upward
(Fig. 292).
(20) Install clutch hub and clutch pack on direct
clutch spring (Fig. 293). Be sure hub is started on
sun gear splines before proceeding.
WARNING:
THE
NEXT
STEP
IN
GEARTRAIN
ASSEMBLY INVOLVES COMPRESSING THE DIRECT
CLUTCH HUB AND SPRING. IT IS EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT THAT PROPER EQUIPMENT BE USED
TO COMPRESS THE SPRING AS SPRING FORCE IS
APPROXIMATELY 830 POUNDS. USE COMPRES-
SOR TOOL C-6227-1 AND A HYDRAULIC-TYPE
SHOP PRESS WITH A MINIMUM RAM TRAVEL OF 6
INCHES. THE PRESS MUST ALSO HAVE A BED
THAT CAN BE ADJUSTED UP OR DOWN AS
REQUIRED. RELEASE CLUTCH SPRING TENSION
SLOWLY AND COMPLETELY TO AVOID PERSONAL
INJURY.
(21) Carefully remove Alignment Tool 6227-2 from
clutch and hub splines. Withdraw tool slowly to avoid
Fig. 290 Direct Clutch Pack Components
Fig. 291 Correct Position Of Direct Clutch Reaction
Plate
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)