Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1229
(6) Lubricate new clutch piston O–rings with
Mopar Door Ease, or Ru–Glyde. Install rings on
clutch piston and install piston in drum.
(7) Install piston return springs.
(8) Compress piston return springs with Tool 7538
and shop press and install piston snap ring. Be sure
snap ring end gap is not aligned with any notches in
drum.
(9) Install cushion plate in drum. Concave side of
plate faces downward (Fig. 255).
(10) Install clutch discs, plates and retainer (Fig.
265). Install tabbed plate followed by disc until
required number of plates and discs are installed.
Use six plates and discs.
(11) Install clutch pack snap ring.
(12) Recheck clutch piston stroke length using
same method outlined at beginning of disassembly
procedure. If stroke length is not within specified
limits, replace clutch discs.
(13) Lubricate race and bearing with petroleum
jelly and install them in clutch drum (Fig. 266). Be
sure bearing rollers face up and race lip seats in
drum as shown.
(14) Verify bearing and race size.
• Outer diameter of bearing is 46.7 mm (1.839 in).
• Outer diameter of race is 48.9 mm (1.925 in.).
• Inner diameter of bearing and race is 26.0 mm
(1.024 in.).
(15) Mount forward clutch on direct clutch and
check assembled height (Fig. 267). Height should be
70.3 – 71.5 mm (2.767 – 2.815 in.).
Fig. 263 Installing Thrust Bearing And Race
1 – BEARING ROLLERS FACE UP
2 – THRUST BEARING AND RACE
3 – FORWARD CLUTCH
Fig. 264 Installing Clutch Drum Shaft Seal Rings
1 – SEAL RINGS (COMPRESS BEFORE INSTALLATION)
2 – CLUTCH DRUM SHAFT
Fig. 265 Installing Forward Clutch Discs And Plates
1 – RETAINER
2 – CLUTCH PLATES
3 – CLUTCH DISCS
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