Jeep TJ Clutch Install without a Transmission Jack 

Brother I like that you let us see you actually physically turning the bolts I can't stand the videos where they tell you what they're going to do and then they cut and when they come back the transmission sitting on the ground it helps so much to see which angles that you are attacking it from as well as how you're getting by without things most of us don't have a mechanic shop at Bay and I'm watching you work with what you have is legit I'm going to do my TJ clutch this Friday in confidence thanks bro

The cheap clutch I purchased and installed in this video is junk. What I purchased the second time and it's great! ( New video coming) Luk Flywheel: amzn.to/45sPDuF Luk Clutch: amzn.to/3J6UAjl BRAKLEEN Cheap: amzn.to/3W4gfxR Head lamp I'm Wearing: amzn.to/42yZvBc 1997 Jeep TJ FSM: wranglertjforum.com/attachments/1997-jeep-wrangler-service-manual-pdf.308365/ All Jeep TJ FSM: wranglertjforum.com/threads/jeep-wrangler-tj-factory-service-manuals-fsm-technical-documentation.4618/ I am a member of Amazon Associates. Purchasing through my links is a great way to support my channel. I get a small commission and it cost you nothing extra. Thanks for your consideration!

Amazing, next level work! I appreciate the camera views and the scope of the project. Very helpful video (though I hope it's not in TDSR's future anytime soon).

I admire your skill and patience! Nice informative video.

I’ve got a ‘98 TJ with a 4.0L soft-top and I drove it from Huntington Beach, CA to Denver, CO which was not fun. No cruise control, the gauges stopped working the day before I left and before I spent any time learning how to fix stuff on it. But I noticed when it got hot, the clutch was jumpy like you described. I thought it was either oil or coolant that got in there. My son and I will take it apart and inspect the clutch and flywheel. Thanks for the video and inspiration.

Painful mistake, but incredible job. I can't believe you did that in one day by yourself with a car jack. People should know that this is not as easy, or as clean, as you made it look. Def not your first clutch job. Those dowel runners are a great little trick. I replaced all of mine a few years ago with a Luk clutch kit and it does not shimmy. I did mine ('99 2.5) with a buddy and we couldn't get the clutch to engage for a reason that is still a mystery to us. We had that tranny case up and down probably a dozen times or more over a couple weeks. Only worked when I replaced the flywheel with pilot bearing, which really shouldn't have been the reason. Never want to go through that again.

My 97 2.5 does the same thing the oil pan gasket was leaking a little on mine thougt that was the cause of it .But it still does it from time to time especially when in reverse.

I’ve got a 1997 with the 2.5 & 182k. Had the clutch and pressure plate replaced last and it hasn’t done that since I’ve owned the Jeep (about 2 years).

Just put mine back in what a pain inthe ass even made up new cuss words. The dowel pin ext. is badass to bad i just watched your video. That would trick would habe helped alot. Nice jeep btw.

check trans and transfer case fluids diff fluids and all u joints. i am changing my clutch had same problems. i found front axle u joints bad. check breaks if breaks lot letting go completely could cause shaking when starting from stop i have to change the soft lines to front breaks. wheels do not roll like they should . if it hard to put into gear it is clutch or hydraulic master cylinder

Just thinking here... How much lift do you have? All Jeeps are a little different but generally, going past two inches lift without a slip yoke eliminator can cause vibrations and "chatter" like feelings. I have two inch lift springs in mine and I'm right at the verge of chatter. I can feel just a tiny bit when I let the clutch up. One thing I did to put the pinion angle closer to correct was to install front axle caster adjustment bolts in the rear. You should find that there are slotted adjustment holes back there (for the lower control arms) but that the factory put plain "straight" bolts in. If you put the front cam (offset washer head) bolts in there you can get a few more degrees of pinion angle adjustment and it might help. On mine it did. Remember, though... All Jeeps are a little different. The dynamics of all the suspension and driveline parts add up to slightly different results from Jeep to Jeep.

Just wondering if you used a different brand clutch and pressure plate then previously installed

That "Shimmy" as you call it, is actually Clutch "Chatter." Same same, I guess.

Mine does it a little if I let out with no throttle. If I give it throttle it locks up perfect

Could it be that the clutch fork ball retainer clip was missing or worn? I think I read somewhere that those go bad and cause chatter.

I have a 97 TJ 2.5 has 152k on it. Not sure how old the clutch is but it has no shimmy or vibration.

Outstanding. Could I get the size of those dowels again?

Thanks! No if someone would come over and help get that PIA E12 bolt out i would very much appreciate it! That thing is as stripped as it gets.

You useing brake cleaner?

I’m about to do my 2.5, 130k miles, this way, was about to try without knowing your dowel trick so might try that! Saw this guys video about clutch chatter, and long story short looks like he swears by the luk brand clutch. I don’t see how it would make that much difference but definitely going to go with a luk. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UFtOnvP_3GY.html