Clutch Replacement
JK Super Freak
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Oxford, AL
I have a 2011 6spd and I hope Its a long time before I have to worry about a clutch. When I do have to install one, I think I'll definitely go with something like a Centerforce because this is a major job and you don't want to do it often.
I do have a question for anyone that has tackled this job in a JK. Can it be done with jackstands in the garage or driveway?? Having just replaced the clutch in my Mazda B2200 last winter at home with jackstands, I jacked it up and supported it on jackstands as high in the air as I could and when it came time to pull the transmission and reinstall...it was difficult to say the least. I almost didn't have enough room underneath to get it back in. The tailshaft was hitting the ground. Now this truck sits low, much lower than even a stock JK would but I'm still wondering if clearance would be an issue using jackstands. Maybe someone who has done it will chime in.
Some general advice would be this:
Seeing that this job is time consuming and pretty labor intensive, take your time and do it right. On my truck, I replaced the clutch, pressure plate, release bearing and pilot bearing. Since the transmission was removed, I also replaced the rear main seal. Oh yeah, don't forget to remove the flywheel and have it resurfaced. Soon after the job, I had the slave cylinder go out, so I should have replaced that too.
Just my $.02
I do have a question for anyone that has tackled this job in a JK. Can it be done with jackstands in the garage or driveway?? Having just replaced the clutch in my Mazda B2200 last winter at home with jackstands, I jacked it up and supported it on jackstands as high in the air as I could and when it came time to pull the transmission and reinstall...it was difficult to say the least. I almost didn't have enough room underneath to get it back in. The tailshaft was hitting the ground. Now this truck sits low, much lower than even a stock JK would but I'm still wondering if clearance would be an issue using jackstands. Maybe someone who has done it will chime in.
Some general advice would be this:
Seeing that this job is time consuming and pretty labor intensive, take your time and do it right. On my truck, I replaced the clutch, pressure plate, release bearing and pilot bearing. Since the transmission was removed, I also replaced the rear main seal. Oh yeah, don't forget to remove the flywheel and have it resurfaced. Soon after the job, I had the slave cylinder go out, so I should have replaced that too.
Just my $.02
JK Jedi
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JK Super Freak
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Originally Posted by Jeepin Dad
Like rinkishJK said long extension, drop the back of the transmission down it should give you a better angle at it.
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