Jeep Clutch Sound

[dieseldoc]

That way they have to sell you a secial tool.
Its all about money, that and keeping the end user from doing the work.
They (manufacturer) think they will keep more Dealership shop work.

[Hypoid]

That is a beautiful thing right there!

[Java]

dieseldoc previously posted:

[dieseldoc]

when they switched, the inverted torx was not readily avaiable.
They have gone to a splined inverted thing now....once again to force the shade tree or home mechanic to not do the work of speed on special tools.

The inverted Ford was sposed to allow the bolts to be torqued at a higher # with less efort on the line....I call BULL CRAP


Paul I,am glad to see it back in the truck and you save the couple grand to get it done.

Now go play with it and have a ton of fun.

[Java]

Finally done! I still have the interior to put back together and clean up, but it's basically done. There is a double shift boot, and the inner one is attached to a large molded plastic base that has to be replaced as a single unit. Ofcourse mine is torn, and for 2005-6 it's $80.00 or so, only made by Mopar. Just Empty Every Pocket. I've cleaned up the old one and I'm going to take it to the parts store and match it up the the biggest CV boot they have in stock. I haven't test driven it yet, hopefully no more surprises coming...

[Brad]

Nice Paul!

[Patrolman]

Glad that it is all done! There has to be an aftermarket supplier for shift boots, particularly if they are a common failure. If all else fails, go to Home Depot and hunt around in the plumbing or roofing aisles. I have found lots of innovative solutions there!

[Java]

probably the last post on this thread, it sucked but I'm glad it's done. The new stuff feels incredible, it's never been this smooth or easy to engage before. The new JK Master / Slave combo feels much better, I barely have to touch it to shift. The Mobil 1 swap in the t-case is actually noticeable, shifting is much smoother and easier.

So a $33.00 Throwout bearing morphed into:

Clutch kit
Clutch fork / pivot / retainer springs
transmission input seal
crankshaft position sensor
Master cylinder
slave cylinder
driveshafts- 1 u joint / service
transfer case input seal
rear t-case output seal
t-case damper
switched transmission and transfer case to synthetic fluids
O2 sensor wiring repair
new inner boot/ inspection plate
cleaned up / repainted frame
de-dented / repainted skid plates
torque check on every bolt I could see
chassis lube

[Java]

Hypoid previously posted: