Jeep Cherokee

 Service Manual

Clutch » Diagnosis and testing
Clutch diagnostic information

Unless the cause of a clutch problem is obvious, accurate problem diagnosis will usually require a road test to confirm a problem. Component inspection (Fig. 8) will then be required to determine the actual problem cause.

During a road test, drive the vehicle at normal speeds. Shift the transmission through all gear ranges and observe clutch action. If chatter, grab, slip, or improper release is experienced, remove and inspect the clutch components. However, if the problem is noise or hard shifting, further diagnosis may be needed as the transmission or another driveline component may be at fault. Careful observation during the test will help narrow the problem area.

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Clutch diagnostic information

Clutch contamination

Improper clutch release or engagement

Clutch misalignment

Clutch housing misalignment

Clutch flywheel runout

Clutch cover and disc runout

Clutch diagnosis charts