Clutch Replacement

I am running a luk clutch and it is working very well. The throwout bearing is usually the cause of the screech. It should vary depending on if you are depressing the pedal or not. A guru I used to know said that they are called throwout bearings because anytime you are in that far you should throw it out and replace it! A new pilot bushing wouldn't hurt either, but most people don't change them. The flywheel should be taken to the machine shop and be resurfaced, it's pretty cheap. With that many miles it is probably not real smooth, and the new clutch will chatter. Or just replace the throwout bearing and "let it eat".

Flywheels on jeeps have a slight dome. Not a good idea to surface them. If its bad buy a new one but chances r its fine. Not like a 4cyl can slip a clutch. The luk kit will come with a pilot bearing, set up tool, through out bearing and the clutch pressure plate and disk. If it comes with the plastic through out u can get the better metal one from National for around 20 bucks. There r several methods for changing the pilot but i bought a $30 bling hole puller tool from hf. I would deff change it.

Without a puller for the pilot use a grease gun and fill it with grease. Tap a 3/4 inch bolt it, remove, add more grease, and repeat. It will hydraulically force the pilot out. I've done it a few times. A little messy but works.

The domed flywheel on TJ's is news to me. All the junk I ever worked on was supposed to have a flat flywheel, just like the earth.
I resurfaced a Toyota celica flywheel in the driveway one time on jack stands with the engine idling. I crawled under there and used a file and then sandpaper to bring it into spec.
It was dangerous on many levels, and although I would recommend against it, that clutch worked perfectly for many miles.
In all seriousness, I purchase a factory service manual for every vehicle I intend to keep for a while. It is not cheap, but it is worth it for the vehicle specific info that you can't get elsewhere.
Thanks for the correction.

Quote from WILLYN

In all seriousness, I purchase a factory service manual for every vehicle I intend to keep for a while. It is not cheap, but it is worth it for the vehicle specific info that you can't get elsewhere.
Thanks for the correction.

The TJ FSM recommends hitting it lightly with some emery cloth just to clean it up.

Quote from JMack

Thanks for all the replies. Is there any reason not to replace the flywheel? What would make it need replacment?

I've done a few and have yet to see a bad flywheel. Inspect for cracks and/or gouges. I usually clean it up with a scotch brite type pad in my die grinder.

Heat from slipping clutches hurts flywheels. So baddly worn out clutch disks or high hp motor will wipe one out, neither of which u have so chances r u ill be fine.

Replace the flywheel, I didn't when I did my first clutch and had problems with jerky starts. Since replacing the flywheel it's been smooth as silk
Oe clutch was smooth so when I replaced the engine I reused the flywheel.

Rear main slips out from the oil pan. Dont really need to pull that for the clutch, but if its leaking fix it i guess.

Ah, may be. Thought it ws a 4.0l.

You should probably look at the rest of the frame very carefully as well.

An angle grinder right down the middle of the bolt head until you hit the crossmember would be my first choice. Then break off the rest of the head with a hammer and punch or chisel. The saws all blade May or may not cut the bolt, depending on what grade the bolt is. Good luck and watch your fingers!