Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 1039
ASSEMBLY
(1) Soak clutch discs in transmission fluid while
assembling other clutch parts.
(2) Install new seal rings on clutch retainer hub
and input shaft if necessary (Fig. 139).
(a) Be sure clutch hub seal ring is fully seated in
groove and is not twisted.
(3) Lubricate splined end of input shaft and clutch
retainer with transmission fluid. Then press input
shaft into retainer. Use a suitably sized press tool to
support retainer as close to input shaft as possible.
(4) Install input shaft snap-ring (Fig. 138).
(5) Invert retainer and press input shaft in oppo-
site direction until snap-ring is seated.
(6) Install new seals on clutch piston. Be sure lip
of each seal faces interior of clutch retainer.
(7) Lubricate lip of piston seals with generous
quantity of Mopar
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Door Ease. Then lubricate
retainer hub and bore with light coat of transmission
fluid.
(8) Install clutch piston in retainer. Use twisting
motion to seat piston in bottom of retainer. A thin
strip of plastic (about 0.020
9
thick), can be used to
guide seals into place if necessary.
CAUTION:
Never push the clutch piston straight
in. This will fold the seals over causing leakage and
clutch slip. In addition, never use any type of metal
tool to help ease the piston seals into place. Metal
tools will cut, shave, or score the seals.
Fig. 137 Rear Clutch Components
Fig. 138 Removing/Installing Input Shaft Snap-Ring
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)