Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1615
ASSEMBLY
(1) Lubricate and install replacement O–rings on
clutch piston (Fig. 247).
(2) Install clutch piston in drum and install return
springs on piston.
(3) Compress piston return springs with Tool 7538
and install snap ring (Fig. 243). Be sure snap ring
end gap is not aligned with spring retainer tab.
(4) Install clutch discs and plates (Fig. 248).
Install plate then disc until all plates and discs are
installed. Four plates and discs are required.
(5) Install clutch pack retainer in drum (Fig. 249).
(6) Install clutch pack snap ring (Fig. 249).
(7) Check snap ring position. If necessary, shift
snap ring until end gap is not aligned with any
notches in clutch drum (Fig. 250).
(8) Lubricate clutch drum thrust washer with
petroleum jelly and install it in drum (Fig. 240).
(9) Mount direct clutch assembly on forward clutch
assembly and check assembled height (Fig. 251).
Height should be 70.3 to 71.5 mm (2.767 to 2.815
in.).
(10) If assembled height is incorrect, clutches are
not seated.
Fig. 247 Direct Clutch Components
1 – DIRECT CLUTCH DRUM
2 – DIRECT CLUTCH PISTON
3 – O-RINGS
4 – PISTON RETURN SPRINGS
5 – CLUTCH DRUM THRUST WASHER
6 – CLUTCH PISTON SNAP RING
7 – CLUTCH PACK SNAP RING
8 – RETAINER
9 – CLUTCH PACK
10 – CLUTCH DISC*
11 – CLUTCH PLATE*
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AW–4 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)