Tips for XJ tranny clutch replacement...

[K29398]

Alright, so at 176K miles I have finally noticed a bit of slippage in 5th gear and no others. I am guessing it's just a matter of time before this turns disasterous in a short while, so I would like to fix it ASAP before this leaves me stranded, though fundage is a bit tight right now, and unfortunately this is my daily driver.

I am told it is fairly straight forward to do a clutch replacement, but I don't really trust the knuckleheads who have told me this since I've never performed or witnessed a clutch replacement. Anyone care to give some advice to a '95 XJ owner?

I've done radiator and water pump replacements myself on this buggy, but I would like to keep this rig for a while if I can so if I'm over my head on this one just say so.

Any cost estimates from previous experiences are also greatly appreciated! Thanks

[jps4jeep]

pretty straigh foward, but is labor intensive. since you wil have the tranny down, also replace through out bearing, get the pressure plate re-surfaced (or new what ever is cheaper) (I think 95 was the last year for XJ's to have internal slaves?) if so think about replacing that too.

[chrometj]

def replace the internal slave cylinder, you dont want to patch up your jeep with the new clutch and find out your slave cylinder is junked, youll have to pull the tranny again...worst design ever

is your jeep 2wd or 4wd? in 4wd applications youll have to take down a little more to drop your tranny...the question is not how hard it is, but how long it will take and how much time and when you have the time to do it

[K29398]

Thanks for the tips! Greatly appreciated The vehicle is 4WD. In terms of this sounding straight forward, but time/labor intensive, what are we talking about here? 6 hours? 8 hours? From the sounds of it a lift is absolutely necessary for this repair? Someone said that if I took it to a shop it would be around $500-$600 for it. Does that sound about right to you?

[J.T.Woody]

$500-600 is ballpark.

Last winter, I paid $600 or so to have the clutch/ & slave cylinder replaced in my '89 Wrangler.

[XfaCtoR]

ill do it for 3

[K29398]

3 benjamins for real? I'm guessing no parts are included for that, or resurfacing of flywheel? Are you a shop mechanic, or just looking for a side project? Or were you just kiddin'? Sick rig you have I'll say though...

[jps4jeep]

I am sure if you supply beer and a time and date, some people around here would be willing to help out.

[bluerocket]

Yup i'd work for beer if the date/time was convenient. I havent dont a manual tranny before but i've pulled my auto twice I'm getting good at it.

[mmagnumpi9]

pulled a manual. its lighter then the auto thankfully.

[jeeptech]

93 was the last year for the internal slave. The job pays 3.8 hrs. which translates to about $280 labor and $200 for a factory clutch kit and $70 for a throwout bearing and $60 to resurface the flywheel. $610 total. You can pull the trans out on the ground if you have a set of four tall jack stands. A lift is much easier. It's also a good time to replace the Crank shaft position sensor if you havent done it in a while or ever. All the bumping around of pulling it and putting it back can cause failure.

[jps4jeep]

I ahve bench pressed a couple tranny's before, I am getting good at it too, also, time, date, LOCATION




and tranny as in transmission, not the type of girl that was a dude.

[XfaCtoR]

k29398 said:

3 benjamins for real? I'm guessing no parts are included for that, or resurfacing of flywheel? Are you a shop mechanic, or just looking for a side project? Or were you just kiddin'? Sick rig you have I'll say though...

for real..ill do it one weekend sat or sunday if you bring me the parts

[pianoguy]

jeeptech said:

93 was the last year for the internal slave. The job pays 3.8 hrs. which translates to about $280 labor and $200 for a factory clutch kit and $70 for a throwout bearing and $60 to resurface the flywheel. $610 total. You can pull the trans out on the ground if you have a set of four tall jack stands. A lift is much easier. It's also a good time to replace the Crank shaft position sensor if you havent done it in a while or ever. All the bumping around of pulling it and putting it back can cause failure.

Crank shaft position sensor?? Could this give you problems in starting sometimes?

Woody, remeber the time we went wheeling and I could not get my YJ to start. Could it be that?

I never found out what the problem was.

[jeeptech]

Could be a cam sensor or a crank sensor, both will cause a no start condition. usually worse when they get hot.