Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 251
(3) Check free operation of clutch disc by sliding
disc onto transmission output shaft splines. Disc
should slide onto splines freely without binding.
(4) Position the clutch disc on flywheel. Be sure
side of disc marked “flywheel side” is positioned
against flywheel (Fig. 3). If disc is not marked, be
sure flat side of disc hub is placed toward the fly-
wheel.
(5) Insert the clutch alignment tool (Fig. 4) in
clutch disc and pilot bearing.
(6) Position the clutch cover over the disc and on
the flywheel (Fig. 5).
(7) Install the clutch cover bolts finger tight (Fig.
5).
(8) Starting with the bolts marked “P” on the cover
first, tighten clutch cover bolts in a star pattern to 50
N·m torque (37 ft. lbs.).
(9) Apply light coat of Mopar
t
high temperature
bearing grease to pilot bearing and splines of trans-
mission input shaft.
CAUTION: Do not over-lubricate as this will result
in grease contamination of the disc.
Fig. 2 Clutch Components (VM Diesel)
1 – ENGINE BLOCK
2 – FLYWHEEL
3 – CLUTCH HOUSING AND TRANSMISSION
4 – CLUTCH COVER
5 – CLUTCH DISC
Fig. 3 Clutch Disc Position
1 – INSPECT THIS SURFACE
2 – “FLYWHEEL SIDE” STAMPED ON THIS SURFACE
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CLUTCH
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